D'Arcy ready for dream full debut

Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy is thrilled at the prospect of realising his childhood dream on Saturday despite being handed one of the toughest jobs in world rugby.

The Leinster centre makes his full debut in the RBS 6 Nations opener against France but his delight will have been tempered by the challenge of filling the shoes of Brian O’Driscoll, one of the game’s biggest talents.