D'Arcy back for Italy clash

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan today recalled Leinster centre Gordon D’Arcy to the side for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio.

D’Arcy – last year’s player of the championship – missed the November internationals through injury but has reclaimed his place in the line-up and will resume his midfield partnership with skipper Brian O’Driscoll.