Bealham in protective boot as precaution as Connacht look for another win in South Africa

Winger Andrew Smith and centre Cathal Forde came off with injuries in the win over the Sharks and are being monitored at this stage as Connacht bid to continue their excellent start to the URC season.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Finlay Bealham was given a protection boot as a precautionary measure. Pic: Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Irish prop Finlay Bealham has emerged as a doubt as Connacht bid to notch another win in South Africa on Saturday against the Bulls after picking up an injury in the 13-12 victory over the Sharks at the weekend.

But Connacht defence coach Scott Fardy is hopeful that the tighthead will be fine and that he was put in a protective boot as a precaution as they prepare to take on Jake White’s side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.