Saracens add to Connacht’s woes

CONNACHT’S new coaching director Eric Elwood is sweating on the availability of players before a ball has been kicked in this season’s Magners League.

Missing from Saturday’s 22-5 loss to English side Saracens, were Irish squad members Sean Cronin, Gavin Duffy and captain John Muldoon. Coupled with injuries to Mike McCarthy, Keith Matthews, Johnny O’Connor, Ian Keatley, and Robbie Morris, Elwood is concerned.

“We are hoping that on the basis of playing just two pre-season games, it will give us time to get these fellows back on the park for the Dragons’ match. Without the three Irish squad members, we hope the others will be ready in time.”