Maggs expects D'Arcy to deliver

Ireland centre Kevin Maggs is backing his midfield partner Gordon D’Arcy to terrorise the French defence tomorrow – and has branded him the ideal replacement for Brian O’Driscoll.

D’Arcy – who will be winning his first international start – has been handed the task of replacing O’Driscoll when the RBS 6 Nations Championship opens at the Stade de France.