O'Gara back in 25-strong squad for Italy match

Ireland Coach Eddie O’Sullivan has named a 25-strong squad from which the team to play Italy in the opening match of the RBS 6 Nations will be named next Wednesday.

The forwards all have experience of playing in the Championship, with the exception of back rowers Johnny O’Connor and Denis Leamy, who both made their debuts during the autumn internationals in 2004.