Despite only just returning to professional rugby following nearly two years out of the game, Gavin Henson has trained with the Wales squad ahead of next month's Six Nations. The Saracens' centre made his debut for his new club on Boxing Day, in the win over Wasps before playing nearly an hour last weekend against Sale. Henson was then one of 40 Welsh players put through their paces by national team conditioning and strength coach, Adam Beard.
The former poster boy of Welsh rugby will have to prove to Beard that he can still cut the mustard at the fitness levels required in international rugby. The 28 year old hasn't played for his country since 2009 and will be hoping to continue a run in the Saracens' team before the squads are announced later this month. The Six Nations betting suggests it should be tight championship, and Henson could make the difference.
Henson may have to play out of position if he is going to have any chance of making the squad for the England game in the opening game of the tournament. Jamie Roberts and James Hook are heading the queue for the number 12 jersey and Henson may have to focus on outside centre if he wants a quicker route back in to the team.
If Henson can mount a late charge for Wales' Six Nations squad then it would give the side a boost after what was a disappointing autumn. Most other players wouldn't be anywhere near the national team after behaving how Henson has over the past 18 months or so. The fact that Gavin Henson is close to being recalled says a lot about how highly he is rated by the Welsh management.
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