Gordon D'Arcy has demanded his Ireland team-mates reward the loyalty shown in them by management and supporters.
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to face Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium (1.30pm).
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Italy are no longer easy pickings in the latter stages of matches.
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits his team are growing impatient to nudge their Six Nations back on track against Italy on Saturday.
Ireland named an unchanged side here Tuesday for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy at Lansdowne Road.
Ireland have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has removed any injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Dublin.
Disgruntled France and Ireland fans have until February 24 to claim their money back for tickets to the Six Nations match that was postponed from last weekend to March 4.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney is still fuming at the decision by Six Nations organizers to reset the match against France for Sunday March 4.
Declan Kidney says Ireland fans have been "unfairly treated" by the decision to reschedule their match against France on Sunday, March 4.
Ireland's postponed Six Nations match against France has been rescheduled for Sunday March 4.
The French Rugby Federation wants Saturday's postponed Six Nations game against Ireland to be rescheduled for next season.
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