D'Arcy could be fit to face Scotland

Gordon D'Arcy suffered deep bruising above the left knee during the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales
Gordon D'Arcy suffered deep bruising above the left knee during the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales

Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy could be available for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland.

D'Arcy limped off midway through the first half of yesterday's 27-12 victory over Wales, but a medical update released tonight confirmed he had suffered only a dead leg.

A statement released by Ireland read: 'Gordon D'Arcy received deep bruising above the left knee during the game.

'The injury is being monitored and treated by the medical team and he is not ruled out of selection for the Scotland game at this point.'

Winger Keith Earls, who scored two tries against the Welsh, and flanker David Wallace are on course to overcome calf and eye problems in time to face the Scots.

The statement continued: 'Keith Earls had tightened calves and will also be treated and monitored throughout the week, but should be fit for selection.

'David Wallace received an accidental scratch to his eye during the game and the injury will be monitored during the week, but he is not ruled out of selection.'

 
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