If there were any rumours of Robbie Henshaw’s demise, or even thoughts along those lines, it seems they were premature.
Overlooked for both the Lions tour and Ireland’s autumnal opener against New Zealand at Soldier Field – where his try had sealed the deal on that historic breakthrough win nine years ago – Henshaw has quickly put those disappointments behind him.
In a role reversal from much of the last decade, Henshaw benefited from Stuart McCloskey’s groin injury to deliver a very strong, solid game at inside centre against Japan. He backed that up with an equally energetic display at outside centre in the absence of Garry Ringrose against Australia.
Now his form looks sure to have him involved against South Africa in an almighty finale t
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