D-day for D'Arcy, O'Driscoll

Ireland’s hopes of landing a first RBS 6 Nations title for two decades were in danger of being dealt a major blow today with injury updates due on Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy.

Eddie O’Sullivan was set to announce his team to face Scotland at lunchtime, with all eyes on Ireland’s supremely gifted midfield pairing who both sustained hamstring injuries during Sunday’s 28-17 victory over Italy.