Johnson keeps faith with Henson

Gavin Henson has been given the opportunity to redeem himself from the bench in Wales’ RBS Six Nations Championship clash with Italy on Saturday.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006 - 13:49

Gavin Henson has been given the opportunity to redeem himself from the bench in Wales’ RBS Six Nations Championship clash with Italy on Saturday.

Henson took full responsibility for Wales’ thumping 31-5 defeat in Ireland two weekends ago and stated his form did not warrant selection for the Italy game.

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