Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll is hoping the star-studded Irish back line can set Twickenham alight and bring down the curtain in style on the 2006 RBS 6 Nations.

FRANCE coach Bernard Laporte has recalled hooker Dimitri Szarzewski to his 22-man squad to play England in the Six Nations tournament at the Stade de France on March 12.

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Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell have been named in Ireland’s squad for the 2006 RBS 6 Nations after making encouraging progress on their return from injury.

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has urged his players to end their autumn Test series with a flourish when they tackle Japan tomorrow night.