There is no timeline as yet on the return date for Connacht duo David Hawkshaw and Jarrad Butler after they suffered injuries in last weekend's loss to Leinster.
Hawkshaw (ankle) and Butler (finger) are ruled out for Saturday's home URC encounter with the Sharks at the Sportsground, a fixture described as a 'must-win' for the westerners by their director of rugby Andy Friend after their latest defeat with time running out on Connacht's bid to make the top eight and a place in the play-offs.
Adam Byrne also remains sidelined as he rehabs a calf injury but is aiming to return for the Challenge Cup clash with Newcastle in two weeks.
