Connacht’s injury crisis forces Pat Lam into extreme measures

If you thought you knew what an injury crisis was, well you know nothin'.

Connacht may almost have run out of treatment tables for their walking wounded ahead of this weekend's European clash with Newcastle Falcons. Pat Lam's side may have made some unwelcome Challenge Cup history this afternoon with an unusual squad announcement. Instead of the permitted 23 players that a rugby squad is allowed, things have gotten so bad that the Galway based side can only name 22 players. https://twitter.com/connachtrugby/status/677825308121280512 They did have 23 players ready for the weekend until an injury befell Ronan Loughney in training today. The squad is made up of nine fit backs with many commenting that the Westeners have made history due to their injury crisis. https://twitter.com/linleymackenzie/status/677828863372754944 https://twitter.com/neil_treacy/status/677831881774276608 https://twitter.com/thepaulwilliams/status/677832372050599936