Jack Carty could be out for season after rupturing spleen in freak waterslide accident

The out-half, who has featured in 17 of Connacht’s 19 games this season, was on holiday with three other Connacht players when the incident happened at the weekend..

By John Fallon

Connacht’s hopes of Pro12 and Challenge Cup glory have been dealt a massive blow with out-half Jack Carty possibly set to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his spleen while on holiday in Dubai.