Warwick close to return against Munster

It now appears that Connacht out-half Paul Warwick has more than a fighting chance of recovering in time to meet Munster in Saturday’s Celtic League clash at The Sportsground.

He is rated at 60/40 to be match fit. This would prevent Eric Elwood from coming out of retirement for this one-off occasion.

Tom Tierney (groin) and Christian Short (ankle) are also injury concerns and Andrew Gallagher and Conor O’Loughlin have been added as cover in a 24-man squad.

CONNACHT SQUAD (v Munster):

Forwards: Dan McFarland, Ray Hogan, Stephen Knoop, John Fogarty, Chris Venter, Christian Short, Andrew Farley (capt), Andrew Gallagher, Michael Swift, John Muldoon, Matt Lacey, Brendan O¹Connor, Colm Rigney.

Backs: Tom Tierney, Chris Keane, Conor O'Loughlin, Paul Warwick, David Slemen, Conor McPhillips, Ted Robinson, Keith Matthews, Matt Mostyn, Darren Yapp, James Downey.