D’Arcy aims to lead by example

THE big question for many minds this weekend is whether Gordon D’Arcy will lead Ireland out in their first international at the Aviva Stadium.

D’Arcy aims to lead by example

Skipper Brian O’Driscoll says he will but D’Arcy isn’t quite so sure, suggesting his 50th cap on Saturday is only a number and, in any event, not nearly as impressive as some of his colleagues in the Ireland squad with many more caps to their credit.

D’Arcy said he had grown more media shy with the years basically because “I have nothing new to say, really”, and plays down his achievement.

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