Connacht squad stuck in Russia: ‘No sleep… BO levels at an all time high’
Connacht’s Russian adventure is turning into a nightmare, with the squad struggling to get out of the country more than two days after their match ended.
The province recorded a 31-14 victory against Siberian team Enisei-STM in their opening game of the Challenge Cup, but their problems began when they tried to leave as scheduled.
"Galway will feel like St Tropez!" @connachtrugby brave freezing temperatures in Siberia during #ChallengeCup clash. https://t.co/sVoyjeR47X
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 15, 2015
The team were due back into Shannon on a chartered flight on Saturday night, but their aircraft developed problems and they were sent back to their hotel.
The squad tried to get themselves back on Irish time while waiting for alternative travel arrangements to be made.
Another day in Russia. Hope to have flight out tomorrow (Mon). Brive prep has started now. #stranded #RoadToGalway pic.twitter.com/BGlWcw95KY
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 15, 2015
Rather than wait for the charter company to organise a replacement flight, the squad have been split into a number of groups trying to get back on commercial flights.
Back row John Muldoon seems to be keeping a sense of humour about their advntures, reporting on Twitter that “BO levels (were) at an all time high”.
No sleep, card games and prudo keeping us sane..Energy levels at all time low.. BO levels at an all time high..😷 #StrandedInMoscow #kanegleb
— John Muldoon (@JohnMuldoon8) November 16, 2015
At this rate, we'll be home for kick off on Saturday, #StrandedInMoscow #Shambles #RoadToGalway
— John Muldoon (@JohnMuldoon8) November 16, 2015
The players had made it as far as Moscow today, but are delayed there again as Visa and scheduling issues are worked out.
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Still stranded in Moscow, still a happy camp but Kain Gleb is starting to lose his marbles #bewareofthegleb #RoadToGalway
— Aly Muldowney (@AlyMuldowney) November 16, 2015
Now stuck in Moscow #roadtogalway pic.twitter.com/2dH5YCYVku
— Aly Muldowney (@AlyMuldowney) November 16, 2015
Fingers crossed they make it back to the Sportsground for their next match, against Brive on Saturday.
