O'Driscoll and O'Brien expected to be fit for Scotland clash

Ireland were today finally offered some respite from their injury crisis with the expectation that Brian O’Driscoll and Sean O’Brien will be fit to face Scotland.

The Leinster pair sustained ankle and hamstring injuries in the 12-6 RBS 6 Nations defeat by England, but have returned to full training and should participate at Murrayfield on Sunday.