Iain Henderson hoping to create his own legend

Iain Henderson may be tipped to be the next Paul O’Connell, but the Ulster and Irish forward only wants to be his own man.

Currently recovering from a hand operation post Rugby World Cup, an injury that will only keep him out for six weeks, Henderson will have plenty of time to reflect on Ireland’s performance in the competition and on what life will be like following the international retirement of the iconic O’Connell.

Henderson, though admitting O’Connell’s departure is the end of an era and that the big man’s retirement will be a huge loss, doesn’t believe that any replacement should be expected to fill the ex-skipper’s boots.