The Future is League Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/gavin-henson-wales-rugby-squad-23560349 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansea Jack Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Future is League said: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/gavin-henson-wales-rugby-squad-23560349 I hope that he does well. I will keep an eye on him as soon as I can attend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, The Future is League said: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/gavin-henson-wales-rugby-squad-23560349 I’m not sure if that would be a good or bad thing. Good that it would get publicity, but maybe would look bad if a 39 year old playing a new sport could get in a WC squad after a year of playing the game? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylya Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Eddie said: I’m not sure if that would be a good or bad thing. Good that it would get publicity, but maybe would look bad if a 39 year old playing a new sport could get in a WC squad after a year of playing the game? I don't think it would be anywhere near as bad as you fear - he's a well known figure and would likely get eyeballs on the Welsh team. Given his history within Rugby Union, there's years of pass, catch, run, tackle experience that transfers over. In addition, I don't think I've seen any other stories about the Welsh squad in one of the national papers! That said, if they brought him into the squad, it would likely be as a "mentor figure" like the article mentions. Yes he might play, but it's really about the effect he can have on the squad, especially if he sets high standards at training, demands a lot of the younger lads etc. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, zylya said: Given his history within Rugby Union, there's years of pass, catch, run, tackle kicking experience that transfers over. Sorry, just editing this for accuracy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylya Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Damien said: Sorry, just editing this for accuracy. You do big Gav a disservice... better hope he can't hear you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Good PR but old Gav should concentrate on getting through his first league game and take it from there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, DavidM said: Good PR but old Gav should concentrate on getting through his first league game and take it from there I agree but if he made the WC squad it would give the tournament a lot if great publicity- don't know anyone who doesn't want him to do well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, DavidM said: Good PR but old Gav should concentrate on getting through his first league game and take it from there I would say it's wishful thinking to expect him to still be around by the time the World Cup comes around, 10 games would be a very optimistic bet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansea Jack Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 13 hours ago, Clogiron said: I would say it's wishful thinking to expect him to still be around by the time the World Cup comes around, 10 games would be a very optimistic bet. But those ten games could make a difference to the Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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