O’Sullivan to name team for Ireland-England showdown

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team for this weekend's Six Nations clash with England later today.

Captain Brian O'Driscoll is expected to return to the starting 15 after taking a full part in yesterday's training session following his recent hamstring injury.

His Leinster team-mate Gordon D'Arcy, however, was forced to withdraw from the session due to a tightness in his hamstring and is now doubtful for Saturday's encounter.

Dennis Leamy is O'Sullivan's only other injury worry as fellow open-side flanker Johnny O'Connor has recovered from an ankle knock he picked up at the weekend.