Nov 26,2024
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin has been ruled out of action until mid-February after undergoing surgery for an ankle injury.
The 20-year-old, who starred during the recent Emerging Ireland tour, suffered the injury on his second senior provincial appearance, against the Dragons at the end of October.
Peter Dooley (calf) is rehabbing a calf strain and is aiming for a return to selection for the Christmas interpros, while JJ Hanrahan (knee) continues his long-term rehab and remains on track to return in mid-January.
Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast remain in Ireland camp this week ahead of Andy Farrell's side's meeting with Australia on Saturday.
Connacht are fifth in the URC table with three wins from six games, while the South Africa visitors are in third spot.
