article_snippet: veteran centre Gordon D'Arcy has been omitted from Schmidt's training squad, with Ulster's Darren Cave and Munster's Keith Earls providing midfield cover.
article_snippet: Team manager Kearney refused to accept Gordon D'Arcy's absence could spark the end of Team manager Kearney glittering 81-cap Test career however.
article_snippet: Team manager Kearney long-term centre sparring partner Brian O'Driscoll retired last summer, but Gordon D'Arcy has always been determined to push on to this year's World Cup. '
article_snippet: That is a selection issue, yes,' said Kearney of Gordon D'Arcy's absence. '