Shane Jennings: Iain Henderson a threat to Peter O’Mahony World Cup start spot

Shane Jennings believes that Iain Henderson’s form, combined with Peter O’Mahony’s injury profile, may see the younger Ulster man leapfrog the Munster flanker into Joe Schmidt’s starting side for the World Cup.

O’Mahony’s all-action style is what makes him the player he is, but he has had to endure layoffs due to hip, shoulder and hamstring issues in the last couple of seasons alone and Henderson has been knocking ever louder on the door.

A versatile player who offers Ulster and Ireland options in the back row, Jennings has been impressed by Henderson’s efforts and believes his dynamism should be utilised at six where he has the ability to be “exceptional”.