Connacht missing O'Connor for Rovigo clash

Connacht will have to make do without the considerable contribution of Johnny O'Connor for their European Challenge Cup round four pool one clash against Rugby Rovigo at the Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Ireland international openside O'Connor has been ruled out contention with a calf injury from a 24-man squad. There are also injury concerns over centre Keith Matthews and prop Ronan Loughney.