Paul O'Connell recognises the improvements in Italy's game since the start of the RBS 6 Nations as he prepares to lead Ireland against the Azzurri on Saturday. "Their pack is their biggest strength. They've probably added to that a bit, they're playing a bit more with ball in hand. Their attack has been a lot better in the last two games, they're beginning to mix it both ways," he said.

Expressing the Ireland squad's eagerness to record their opening win of 2012 against Italy, centre Gordon D'Arcy said: "There's a huge amount at stake...our home record, getting a Championship challenge back on track, just setting the record straight and repaying people who have put faith in us - that goes from the management right the way through to the amazing support that we got when we dipped in performance a little bit."

Boyne v Highfield Citing Statement

Boyne RFC wish to confirm that the citation made by the club on December 13, 2011, arising from the Boyne v Highfield Ulster Bank League match on December 10, has been withdrawn by Boyne.

While Boyne RFC originally believed there was sufficient evidence for the citing of a Highfield player, the club now confirms that in the intervening period a review has taken place of additional evidence, including a high definition video provided by Highfield RFC.

As a result of which Boyne RFC are satisfied that the Highfield player cited did not contribute in any way to the serious eye injury suffered by Boyne player Eoin Collins.

Boyne RFC would like to take this opportunity to apologise to the cited player for the distress and inconvenience which the citation has inevitably caused him and his club.

Boyne RFC would like to take this opportunity to thank the IRFU and the officials of Highfield RFC for the professional manner in which this entire issue has been dealt with.

Boyne RFC and Highfield RFC would like to take this opportunity to wish the injured player, Eoin Collins, well.

Two teams with a bit of history in this competition go head to head at Dubarry Park on Saturday afternoon. The game kicks off at 2.30pm and if history is anything to go by, we can expect a cracking game of rugby with a large and vocal support backing both sides. The game will be streamed live on IrishRugby.ie

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