Henson suffers injury setback

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Henson was hurt during the Ospreys' EDF Energy Cup victory over Harlequins last Sunday, and an X-ray has confirmed a fracture of the fourth metacarpal in his left hand.

Henson is likely to miss the remaining Heineken Cup pool games against Ulster (twice), Gloucester and Bourgoin, but he should be available for Wales' RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against England at Twickenham on February 2.

Assessing Henson's latest injury blow, Ospreys team doctor Rhydian Lewis said: "From reviewing the match video, it appears that an opposition boot accidentally came into contact with his hand and Gavin can clearly be seen holding his left hand as he gets back to his feet.

"Gavin was able to complete the game, albeit in some pain, and he was checked out immediately after the final whistle by our medical team, who diagnosed a suspected fracture of the fourth metacarpal in his left hand.

"We then secured the earliest available appointment for him to undergo an X-ray on Monday, when our initial fears were confirmed.

"Gavin has now had his left hand set in a lightweight cast and, while he will be able to continue with his fitness training, it is expected that he will be unavailable for selection for a period of four to six weeks while the bone heals."