JOE SCHMIDT’S European euphoria was dampened last night by confirmation that Leinster will travel to Saturday’s clash against Saracens at Wembley without hamstrung Brian O’Driscoll.

ON a cold day in Rome, Ireland turned the heat up on the RBS Six Nations title challengers and hit the top of the table on point difference from Wales, the reigning champions.

ITALY coach Pierre Berbizier has made two changes to his starting team for today’s Test match against Argentina in Rome.

FLANKER Mauro Bergamasco is happy to play on the wing for Italy as long as there is a smile on his face.