Matthews injury blow for Connacht

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his team for Friday night’s Magners League game against Cardiff Blues, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011 - 16:18

Connacht coach Eric Elwood has named his team for Friday night’s Magners League game against Cardiff Blues, kick-off 7.45pm.

However, Elwood and his squad suffered an injury blow when centre Keith Matthews ruptured an Achilles tendon during yesterday’s Captains run.

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