Rugby: Connacht missing four for Sale clash

Unbeaten Connacht have mounting injury problems ahead of tomorrow's Parker Pen European Shield clash with Pool Four leaders Sale in Galway.

Connacht coach Steph Nel said: ‘‘Our captain Mark McConnell underwent a back operation on Monday, and will be out for at least eight weeks, while hooker Marnus Uijs also has back trouble and number eight Des Dillon a broken finger.