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Henson comeback still on track

20 Feb 2009


Wales centre Gavin Henson is on course for a possible international comeback next week.

The injury-plagued Ospreys star has not played Test rugby since Wales were crowned RBS 6 Nations champions and Grand Slam winners by defeating France in Cardiff last March.

Les Bleus now await title-chasing Wales in Paris next Friday night - and Henson looks likely to be available for selection.

He was chosen for the Six Nations opener against Scotland just under a fortnight ago but a calf muscle strain ruined his hopes. He also sat out Wales' 23-15 success against England last Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to name his team for the France clash on Monday and, although Henson looks unlikely to separate an in-form midfield pairing of Jamie Roberts and Tom Shanklin, a bench role cannot be ruled out.

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