Hand injury leaves Canning doubtful for replay
Galway forward Joe Canning is a major doubt for the Tribesmen's Leinster SHC semi-final replay against Offaly next Saturday, after picking up a hand injury in the drawn encounter last weekend.
Initial concerns that the Portuma clubman had broken a bone in his hand have been dispelled.
The Limerick IT student does, however, have severe bruising on his hand, with the Tribesmen facing an anxious wait on his availabilty.
Canning is one of a number of injury concerns for manager John McIntyre, with his brother Ollie also doubtful with a hamstring injury.
Damien Hayes is also in a race to be fit for the Portlaoise encounter after picking up a knee injury, while David Burke is nursing a shoulder knock.
However, there is good news for Portumna's Andy Smyth, who returns from suspension and is available to play.
