New Connacht skipper Carty to miss opening game of season

LOSS: Jack Carty. ©INPHO/James Crombie

Andy Friend says that while the loss of new skipper Jack Carty is a blow for the start of the new season, it presents a big opportunity against Ulster this weekend for those battling for the No.10 shirt with him.

Connacht make the trip to Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening (7.35pm) having to plan without their experienced captain and out-half.