Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll was named in coach Eddie O'Sullivan's starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations rugby union international against Scotland despite suffering a training ground setback today.
The star centre's calf muscle tightened during practice so Luke Fitzgerald, originally selected in the A team to play Scotland A, will remain with the senior squad as a precaution.
O'Sullivan made two changes to the starting side beaten 26-21 by France in Paris last time out.
Ulster's Tommy Bowe was named on the right wing in place of Geordan Murphy and lock Mick O'Driscoll replaced Malcolm O'Kelly.
Second-row Paul O'Connell, a key player for Ireland in recent seasons, returned to the bench after a back injury.
Replacement prop Tony Buckley is doubtful because of a thumb injury sustained playing for Munster last weekend.
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Ireland wait on O'Driscoll
Ireland wait on O'Driscoll
