Bundee Aki has admitted Robbie Henshaw will prove “a big loss” if ruled out of Ireland’s NatWest 6 Nations title charge. British and Irish Lions centre Henshaw suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder in Ireland’s 56-19 win over Italy in Dublin on Saturday. “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 centre partner Aki of Henshaw. Aki has warned Ireland to step up their game once more for the Wales challenge, admitting Schmidt’s side must sharpen up behind the scrum. Asked if his try represents another step forward in his Test career, Aki said: “No, no, not at all.

Source: Daily Mail February 11, 2018 12:56 UTC