Ireland star Robbie Henshaw relishing return to battle with Connacht

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Ireland international centre Robbie Henshaw will be back in action for Connacht for Friday evening’s Challenge Cup quarter-final trip to English Premiership favourites Gloucester.

Connacht Rugby’s backs coach Andre Bell says Henshaw was back training this week at the Sportsground after playing in all Six Nations games with Ireland, and his return is a timely boost given the decimation of Connacht’s midfield. Unfortunately fellow centre Bundi Aki, although having returning to training after concussion, will not be available this week, nor will Conor Finn limped off against Munster with a knee injury.