Schmidt backs Marshall to shine despite being second choice

Gordon D’Arcy’s stomach bug is the “sole” reason for in-form Luke Marshall starting Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.

Schmidt backs Marshall to shine despite being second choice

Gordon D’Arcy’s stomach bug is the “sole” reason for in-form Luke Marshall starting Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland, according to head coach Joe Schmidt.

And Schmidt has hailed Ulster centre Marshall’s Heineken Cup form as the deciding factor in giving the 22-year-old the nod to step in for D’Arcy on Sunday.

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