Connacht's Thornbury not expected back until next season after another crushing injury blow

It’s the latest major injury set-back for the former Irish U-20 who was capped for Ireland ‘A’ last month and was in Andy Farrell’s extended squad for the autumn internationals.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022 - 16:35

John Fallon

Connacht’s worst fears have been realised with lock Gavin Thornbury set to be ruled out until the start of next season after picking up a serious knee injury in the Challenge Cup win in Brive last weekend.

It’s the latest major injury set-back for the former Irish U-20 who was capped for Ireland ‘A’ last month and was in Andy Farrell’s extended squad for the autumn internationals.