“It would be great to put in a big performance and take it from there.”

On Saturday he gets his first start in an Ireland jersey since November and is keen to put the focus back on his performances rather than his health.

Chris Henry would prefer to talk rugby, but the Ulster flanker is far too nice a chap to demur when the conversation circles back towards last November and the morning when he was taken ill with what proved to be a defect in his heart wall.

Joe Schmidt has said the Chris Henry is back in his thinking for the World Cup, despite being out for almost five months because of heart surgery.

Glasgow Warriors 16 Ulster 14

Chris Henry insists he is back to his best and ready to prove he is worthy of a World Cup place, as Ulster attempt to effectively end Leinster’s season on Friday night.

“I also know that the crowd will give him a huge reception if and when he takes to the pitch. For the coaches and players of Ulster Rugby, it is just great to have him back.”

Chris Henry will stick to his ball-stealing strengths in his bid to offset the loss of "world-class" Sean O'Brien to Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign.