D'Arcy: Lessons to learn after Italy match

Gordon D’Arcy expects to see a “sting” in training this week following an unconvincing start to Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations title defence.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2010 - 12:00

Gordon D’Arcy expects to see a “sting” in training this week following an unconvincing start to Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations title defence.

The Grand Slam champions toiled to a 29-11 victory over wooden spoon favourites Italy after losing all cohesion in an abysmal second half at Croke Park.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Croke Park Place: Paris Person: D'Arcy Person: Gordon D’Arcy Person: Jamie Heaslip Person: Tomás O’Leary Person: Ronan O’Gara Person: D’Arcy Event: RBS 6 Nations Event: Grand Slam Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Italy Organisation: France Organisation: Irish Rugby Football Union

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