Gatland: Henson fit and ready to return

WALES boss Warren Gatland has no doubt that Gavin Henson is fit and ready to make his long awaited Test rugby return in Paris on Friday night.

Gatland: Henson fit and ready to return
Tue, 24 Feb, 2009 - 00:00

Henson will be among the replacements when Wales continue their RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam quest against France.

He has not featured on the international stage since Wales beat Les Bleus to land last season’s Six Nations crown, missing eight successive Tests.

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