Connacht comb market for new tighthead as they announce departing players

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Centurion back row Eoghan Masterson is among the players who will leave Connacht this summer:

Eoghan Masterson is among Connacht's departing players. Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO Eoghan Masterson is among Connacht's departing players. Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO CONNACHT ARE STILL on the search for a new tighthead prop after announcing a full list of players who will leave the province at the end of the current season.

The tighthead prop pair of Dominic Robertson-McCoy and Greg McGrath are also set to exit at the end of this season, along with Australian wing Ben O’Donnell, hooker Jonny Murphy, and wing Peter Sullivan. 29-year-old Masterson has been a stalwart for Connacht since his debut in 2013, returning from a horrific knee injury in 2016 to be a consistent performer for the province.27-year-old midfielder Robb joined the Connacht academy in 2014 after coming through Leinster’s age-grade system and made an impression at senior level, playing in the 206 Pro12 final succcess, but has been dogged by injuries in recent seasons.

30-year-old hooker Murphy moves on after four seasons with Connacht, having previously played for his native province, Ulster, and Rotherham Titans in the English Championship.Connacht squad for 2022/23 season so far:Hookers: Dave Heffernan, Shane Delahunt, Dylan Tierney-MartinDIFFERENTLY Get closer to the stories that matter with exclusive analysis, insight and debate in The42 Membership.

 

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