Injury blow for Henson

Gavin Henson’s hopes of beginning his Test match comeback against world champions South Africa tomorrow have been dashed by injury.

Injury blow for Henson
Fri, 07 Nov, 2008 - 16:49

Gavin Henson’s hopes of beginning his Test match comeback against world champions South Africa tomorrow have been dashed by injury.

The Ospreys centre had been selected for a first Wales start since last season’s RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam-clinching victory over France in Cardiff.

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