Henshaw filling BOD’s boots with distinction

Dimestore wisdom says it’s better to be talked about than not, but the dwindling levels of chatter about Robbie Henshaw this last few weeks is testament to the seamless manner in which the youngster has slotted in to Joe Schmidt’s midfield.

Yes, Henshaw has been discussed, but no more than any of the other fascinating issues surrounding Schmidt’s project. The focus on who he is succeeding in Ireland’s midfield has waned and mention of The Great One’s name rationed more and more as the weeks wore on.

Henshaw had just a pair of appearances against the USA and Canada, and 14 minutes against Australia this time last year, under his belt before lining out against South Africa and the Wallabies this month.