Aki, O'Brien, Henshaw Return for Ireland

Bundee Aki, who served a four-match ban for verbal abuse towards officials, has been named in Ireland's squad for Friday's Six Nations game against Wales. The 35-year-old center is joined by Leinster pair O'Brien and Henshaw, both of whom played full 80 minutes in their province's recent URC match.

The return of these players provides a boost to Andy Farrell's options after James Lowe was ruled out for the tournament with a groin injury. Fly-half Harry Byrne is out with concussion, while Cormac Izuchukwu continues his return from injury protocols. Farrell will announce his team on Wednesday afternoon.