Muldoon, Gannon out for Ireland A side

Ireland A internationals John Muldoon and David Gannon will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks because of injuries sustained against Munster Last Sunday.

Back row Muldoon suffered a cracked cheekbone and Gannon damaged ankle ligaments in the same game. Both men are regulars and will miss out on European Challenge matches at home to Bath and away to Harlequins this month.

They will aim to be back for Connacht’s challenge against the Ospreys in the in the Magner's League at The Liberty Stadium on February 16.