Double injury blow spoils Connacht’s awayday win

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Paul Boyle of Connacht makes a break to score a try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Connacht at Welford Road on April 03, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

By JOHN FALLON

Brive ................. 24pts
Tries: Fabien 65, 75, Raffy 61
Conversions: Laranjeira 61, 66, 75
Penalties: Sanchez 9

Connacht ......... 31pts
Tries: Hawkshaw 14, Daly 29, Kilgallen 33, Delahunt 43
Conversions: Fitzgerald 15, 30, 33, 44
Penalties: Fitzgerald 63
Connacht's bonus point win away to Brive in the Challenge Cup looks like coming with a big price with lock Gavin Thornbury and No.8 Paul Boyle picking up what are feared to be serious injuries.
“They both didn’t look too good,” said Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend. “They will be assessed when they get back ...

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