Schmidt puts Madigan in at centre

With Gordon D’Arcy ruled out through injury, Joe Schmidt has opted to play Ian Madigan at inside centre for tomorrows Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Biarritz Olympique in the RDS (2.30pm).

D'Arcy is forced to sit out due to a calf strain but it is hoped that the Wexford man will fully recover in time for the visit of Ospreys next weekend.