Gavin Henson admits he needs to ‘get fitter’ after low-key rugby league debut

West Wales Raiders’ Gavin Henson in action during the Betfred Challenge Cup match at Stebonheath Park, Llanelli.

Gavin Henson says he will learn from his low-key introduction to rugby league and accepts he needs to get fitter.

The former Wales fly-half, who turned 39 in February, struggled to make an impact on his debut for West Wales Raiders as they went down 58-4 to Widnes in the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup at Stebonheath Park in Llanelli.