Alex McHenry: ‘Dad is really good. Almost like having my own psychologist’

Munster centre McHenry — son of former Irish professional golfer John — upped sticks from Limerick earlier this month to sign on loan for English Premiership club Wasps

Alex McHenry was thrown in at the deep end after his sudden loan switch to Wasps, but he is loving every minute of his new adventure as his career continues to progress. Picture: Patrick Khachfe/JMP

Alex McHenry has thrown himself into his new life at Wasps — so much so he is currently living in a hotel on the Gallagher Premiership side’s ground.

It certainly will make for a short commute to home matches. “I’m actually staying at the CBS Stadium — there is a Hilton on site and I’ve been here for the last two weeks,” laughs McHenry. “I literally have to walk across the hallway to get to a home game. I can see the pitch from my room!