No broken bones means Humphreys set for quick return to action

DAVID HUMPHREYS’ prospects of a quick return to action appear to have improved after x-rays on his elbow injury did not detect any broken bones.

Humphreys sustained the injury in the early stages of the Magners League contest which was the final match at the old Lansdowne Road stadium. He will undergo a further MRI scan on the injury today which should reveal more information but he’s regarded as doubtful for Saturday’s game against Glasgow.

Connacht have been dealt a big blow with promising three-quarter Keith Matthews likely to be out until next season after suffering a serious knee injury against Munster.

The 24-year-old suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in the closing stages of Sunday’s 14-8 defeat to Munster at the Sportsground.

A scan today will confirm the full extent of the damage but already Connacht coach Michael Bradley has resigned himself to the fact that he will be without Matthews for the remainder of this season.

The former Irish U-21 can play in the centre or on the wing but now faces a long period on the sideline.

“It is very unfortunate but I think everyone in the ground feared the worst when he got injured,” said Bradley.

Matthews played in 13 of Connacht’s 16 games this season but will not likely play again until next season.

“Keith is a quality professional. He faces a tough time in the next few months but I know he will deal with it and will come back in flying form,” added Bradley.