Depleted Connacht need to iron out wrinkles against Glasgow, says Woodman
Connacht rugby team faces a challenging match against Glasgow Warriors with several key players sidelined due to injury. Coach Trevor Woodman remains optimistic, emphasizing the need for better ball control and tactical discipline.
Why it matters
The match is a critical fixture in the URC, highlighting the physical toll of professional rugby and the strategic adjustments required for depleted squads.
Connacht will again be without a number of key players for their visit to Glasgow Warriors in the URC on Friday.
Dave Heffernan (calf), Will Connors (calf), Ben Murphy (ankle) and Harry West (hamstring) remain unavailable, while David O’Connor (quad) and Byron Ralston (knee) will also be out of action.
But in some good news for the province, Shamus Hurley-Langton has recovered from the rib injury that saw him miss last weekend’s away win over Benetton .
Listen | 37:33 Despite the positive of last Friday’s win after an opening-round defeat to the Stormers in Galway, Connacht scrum coach Trevor Woodman feels there’s room to improve against the Warriors.
“I see players taking more responsibility and that’s impressed me,” he said. “But if I were Glasgow, looking at our last two games, I definitely would say, ‘well, let’s go after them’.
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