Kidney announces Six Nations squad

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has announced a 39-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship which begins for Ireland when they take on France in Croke Park in just over two weeks time.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2009 - 14:05

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has announced a 39-man squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations Championship which begins for Ireland when they take on France in Croke Park in just over two weeks' time.

The squad includes seven uncapped players and also sees the return of Leinster’s Gordon D’Arcy who made a welcome return recently to playing following a long-term arm injury.

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