O’Sullivan to name team for Wales showdown today

Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan is due to name his team to face Wales in the Six Nations later today.

Ireland need a 13-point victory over the Welsh to clinch the championship and their second successive Triple Crown.

However, Wales are chasing a Grand Slam and will have home advantage in the Millennium Stadium encounter.

It is unclear whether Gordon D'Arcy will be named in the starting 15 after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury he picked up in the opening clash with Italy.

Shane Horgan's participation is also in doubt as he is still nursing a thumb injury he picked up against England on February 27.