CONNACHT HAVE CONFIRMED that Hugh Gavin has undergone ankle surgery and will be ruled out of action until mid-February.
The 20-year-old centre, who made his senior competitive debut against Leinster on 19 October, sustained the injury during Connacht’s victory over the Dragons the following week.
The western province expect Gavin to miss up to 12 weeks of action as he recovers from his recent operation.
Hooker Dave Heffernan will be available for Saturday’s URC meeting with the Bulls at Dexcom Stadium, however, having been released from Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad.
Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast will remain with Ireland ahead of Saturday’s final November test against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.
Outside back Santi Cordero will join Heffernan in being available to face the Bulls after Argentina wrapped their autumn tour with a 37-23 defeat to France in Paris last Friday.
Connacht otherwise have a relatively clean bill of health heading into the next block of URC fixtures. Their only other long-term absentee, out-half JJ Hanrahan (ACL), is tracking towards a return in mid-January.
Tough on the young lad who appears to be the next Henshaw in waiting..
@Con Cussed: you mean he’s going to Leinster?
@Kevin: ah no – don’t want him to get into the habit of losing finals !!!
@Tony Brennan: Just the most decorated 12 in European club rugby?
@Kevin: LOL, but no. He has the potential to be as good as Henshaw.
That’s a real shame, one of our premium prospects, really sickened to hear that
Great prospect this guy. I’m interested to see will Wilkens continue selecting Cordero or has the penny dropped yet. With Hansen and Gavin and probably Bolton unavailable he may have little choice. God help us and save us.
@Ray Ridge: bolton was training last week, he’s not listed as an injury so he’s presumably available
Gotta wonder about the 4g pitch tbh. Not forgiving enough when feet get trapped under a body. Speedy recovery hopefully
@Dave Gibson: Can’t be good for players or the environment! Players seem to get covered in black plastic pieces once they hit the ground.
Follow the rehab as annoying as
it is. You are bound for many Ireland Caps but how you take care of your body now determines your future.