DUBLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Robbie Henshaw will ‌miss the start of the Six Nations, bringing to ten the number of Irish players ruled ‌out for at least the tournament's opening games as Andy Farrell named a depleted squad ‌on Wednesday.

Henshaw's team Leinster had said they would assess the experienced centre's knee injury ahead of their next game on Saturday. But Ireland confirmed he will join first-choice loosehead props Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy, along with long-term absentees Ryan Baird and Mack ‍Hansen, on the sidelines.