Browne, Conneely sidelined for Connacht

Connacht back row Andrew Browne has been ruled out of action for at least four weeks after suffering a hamstring tear during last Saturday's derby defeat to Leinster, Connacht Rugby have said.

The Connacht squad returned to training early this week ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 match against former leaders Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.

Browne's fellow back rower Aaron Conneely sustained an ankle injury during yesterday's training session and has also been ruled out for three to four weeks.

Prop Nathan White and hooker Jason Harris-Wright both returned to training and are available for selection this week.

Meanwhile, the province will be without the services of Ireland international Robbie Henshaw this week as the 20-year-old remains in camp with the national squad in Carton House.