D’Arcy fighting fit and raring to go again

GORDON D’ARCY admits he is itching to play a competitive game of rugby now he is finally pain-free after a season of playing through injury.

The Leinster, Ireland and Lions centre knows, however, that he must wait for the consent of his bosses before he can do so.

With the World Cup looming, the IRFU will dictate how many games the top players partake in this year.