D'Arcy is set to figure in France clash

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D'Arcy broke his arm against Italy a year ago and only returned to duty for Leinster at Christmas.

His comeback has been limited to appearances on the wing or, more recently, as a substitute, yet Kidney has included the centre on the bench for Saturday's opener against France.

"Maybe we'll see Gordon against France," said Kidney. "He's been coming through matches well.

"But I think it would be unfair to push him when he's all but 12 months out of the game."

Kidney has resisted the urge to restore the D'Arcy-Brian O'Driscoll midfield axis, instead pairing Paddy Wallace with the skipper.

"I would have confidence in them playing," he said.