BRIAN O’DRISCOLL insists the physical toll of the RBS 6 Nations is greater than ever and expects adrenaline to numb the more painful moments.

An Ireland squad of 44 players was today announced for the upcoming 2010 RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Italian full-back Andrea Masi has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Ireland's Robert Kearney by the independent Six Nations citing commissioner.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan's three injury worries are to resume training with the rest of the 6 Nations squad today.