Iain Henderson backing Billy Burns to rebound as thoughts turn to France

Ireland might have stolen a win had Billy Burns' injury-time touch-finder not strayed from the required path and gone dead

Gareth Davies of Wales in action against Iain Henderson of Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium. Picture: Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Iain Henderson's mind spun back almost five years as Peter O'Mahony walked off the field at the Principality Stadium.

The Ulster lock was one of six Irish players involved yesterday when one of them, CJ Stander, was sent off against South Africa at Newlands and the visitors thumbed their noses at convention and stone-cold logic by recording a 26-20 win.