Gordon D’Arcy has no regrets over World Cup squad omission

Gordon D’Arcy insists he has no bitterness towards Joe Schmidt for ending his international career and has backed the Ireland head coach to make the difference in the country’s bid for a first Rugby World Cup.

D’Arcy, who had announced he would retire from rugby after the tournament, was cut by Schmidt from his training squad in August to bring an end to his Ireland career after 82 caps.

But D’Arcy says his former Leinster boss was fully justified in making the decision and is adamant the New Zealander has a plan to win the World Cup which he believes could work.