Could Henson become RL's new reCRUit?


New ReCRUit?

By Chris O'Brien
July 1 2009

Celtic Crusaders boss John Dixon has revealed that he'd love to bring Gavin Henson to Rugby League and to the South Wales club. The 27-year-old Ospreys back is a fan of Cru and is regularly seen attending games at the Brewery Field.

Henson is a keen follower of rugby league and fans have regularly raised the possibility of the Osprey switching codes and joining the Crusaders.

Of course, there is no guarantee that the player would succeed as an RL player. However, the hype and publicity a Henson code-switch would bring the Crusaders would be invaluable for the club.

Dixon has revealed his thoughts on any such move, stating: "I have not spoken to Gavin about it and no one has approached me. However, I would love to have him here."

Bridgend-born Henson has had problems with fitness in recent seasons; but was ever-present in Wales' 2008 Grand Slam triumph and remains one of the most recognisable faces in British rugby.


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Could Henson become RL's new reCRUit?
Discussion started by CruXIII (IP Logged), 01/07/2009 00:52
CruXIII
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01/07/2009 00:52
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Rogero
Rogero
01/07/2009 20:28
The best part of this article is the headline reCRUit - marvellous work.

Henson's hair would get messed up playing RL and his missus would want him home for tea by 6.30 on Saturday!!

Omly joking - it would be great for the attendances!

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Firefly-half
Firefly-half
02/07/2009 18:20
Wouldn't be a bad move for him sports wise. Might get a few butts through the gates, but you imagine how the League haters would turn on us if he did.

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Rogero
Rogero
03/07/2009 20:27
I hate Union as much as some of them hate the XIII a side game.

The true code!

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stevec1
stevec
05/07/2009 08:14
We couldn't afford his ego to say nothing of his contract.

A non story methinks

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