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Published 15:49 1 May 2015 BST
Updated 15:53 1 May 2015 BST
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Some of D'Arcy's teammates were a grizzled bunch.
Trevor Brennan
The colourful forward stayed with Leinster until 2001 before moving on to Toulouse. The former Ireland international now fronts a successful rugby tours company.
Martin Ridge
The Blackrock player was 27 when D'Arcy made his debut. He played 20 times for the province and scored five tries.
Craig Brownlie
The Clontarf back-rower appeared 11 times in his only season at the province.
Pat Holden
The Kilkenny lock was another who only lasted the one season at Leinster. He also made 11 appearances. Here he is [above] contesting a lineout with Connacht's Graham Heaslip, older brother of Jamie.
Derek Hegarty
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