Ospreys agree to Henson switch

Gavin Henson’s club Ospreys have agreed to a request from Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins to deploy the player at full-back in this weekend’s Magners League clash with Ulster.

The move is a further indication that Henson is being strongly considered to start at full-back in Wales’ opening Six Nations fixture against Ireland on February 4.

With Shane Williams, Lee Byrne and Mark Jones all injured, regular full-back options Gareth Thomas and Kevin Morgan could be pressed into action on the wing.

Jenkins is known to want more of a kicking option from his full-back, something Henson would provide in spades.