Centres' loss huge blow, admits O'Sullivan

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan admits the loss of key players Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy is a huge blow ahead of their RBS Six Nations Championship match against Scotland at Murrayfield tomorrow.

The Leinster centres both picked up hamstring injuries in Ireland’s 28-17 win in Italy last weekend and captain O’Driscoll was ruled out yesterday while D’Arcy failed a fitness test this morning.