‘A dream come true’ as Robbie relishing life in the big time

From schools rugby last season to Heineken Cup fare today, Connacht full-back Robbie Henshaw has enjoyed a meteoric rise in his career.

Tomorrow Henshaw will line out against the English champions Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop — a far cry from the pitches at Marist Athlone, the school which last year he captained to its first Connacht senior schools’ cup in 35 years.

“It’s hard to believe,” said the 19-years-old.