Eoghan Masterson delighted as injury nightmare is over

Connacht back row Eoghan Masterson is thrilled to be available to face the team he got injured against over a year ago.

The 23-year-old No 8 suffered a gruesome knee injury in Connacht’s bonus point victory over Zebre on February 20, 2016 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi and hasn’t featured since.

But having gained match fitness through the Connacht Eagles and in the Ulster Bank League with Galwegians, the Portlaoise native is delighted to be back as the champions welcome the Italians to the Sportsground on Friday, chasing four wins in a row in the league.