Henshaw ‘big loss’ for Irish

BUNDEE AKI says Robbie Henshaw will prove a ‘big loss’ if ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations title charge. Lions centre Henshaw scored two tries but suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder in the eight-try win over Italy. ‘If he’s not there for the next couple of weeks it would be a big loss — he’s a big leader in the backline,’ said Aki, Henshaw’s centre partner, who scored his first Test try in the game. Ireland play Wales in Dublin in a fortnight, with Keith Earls, who came on against Italy, a possible replacement for Henshaw. ‘Keith’s world-class,’ Aki said, ‘so I’m sure he would go really well if he stepped in again to face Wales.’