D’Arcy’s return comes as timely boost for Leinster

GORDON D’Arcy is back in the Leinster fold after injury to help the former Celtic League champions against the Borders this weekend.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003 - 01:00

Barry Coughlan

Leinster have been devastated by defections to the Irish squad and by injury and D'Arcy's return will be a most welcome development for coach Gary Ella.

D'Arcy replaces the injured Brendan Burke at full-back to help alleviate the problem.

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