Jack Carty set to join Connacht party late

JACK'S BACK: Jack Carty is set to join Connacht during their two-match tour in South Africa and that he might make his seasonal debut in the third round against the Bulls on Friday week. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins is confident that newly appointed captain Jack Carty will join them during their two-match tour in South Africa and that he might make his seasonal debut in the third round against the Bulls on Friday week.

Carty was not included in the 28-man squad which departed Dublin on Monday afternoon for Qatar on their way to Cape Town where they will meet champions the Stormers on Saturday.