Connacht hit by double injury blow

There is bad news on the injury front for Connacht after Saturday's defeat to Ulster.

Flanker Willie Faloon, who left the pitch with a foot injury on Saturday, will require surgery.

The 27-year-old is expected to be out of action for up to five months.

Hooker Jason Harris-Wright also left the pitch with an injury in the opening half of last weekend's game.

A scan yesterday revealed that the 25-year-old tore his bicep and is looking at four to six weeks on the sidelines.

Irish international Robbie Henshaw was involved in a two-day Ireland training camp in Kildare in the early part of the week and will return to Connacht training tomorrow ahead of the game on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Dave McSharry and Denis Buckley have stepped up their rehabilitation in recent days and have rejoined training, but remain unavailable for selection just yet.

The team to face Ospreys in the Sportsground at 5pm on Saturday will be announced on Friday.