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Some Wales players are allegedly upset by Gavin Henson featuring in Wales new kit launch

WRU defend Henson marketing campaign

9 September 2010, 1:45 pm

By Sportsbeat

Wales Rugby Union have defended their choice to use Gavin Henson to model their new kit - despite the controversial centre opting to star in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Henson has been unpaid leave from the Ospreys and his participation in the 2011 World Cup has been thrown further into doubt with his involvement in the hit BBC series.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has already voiced his concerns the 28-year-old needs to return to the game from the celebrity circuit sooner rather than later.

Certain Wales players are thought to be unhappy that Henson was used as the WRU’s poster boy despite his continued absence from rugby but chief Executive Roger Lewis stood by the decision.

He said: “So why Gavin Henson?" said Lewis. "Everyone wants to wear this jersey, Gavin certainly wants to wear this jersey.

"This jersey is the stuff of dreams and Gavin is dreaming about putting this jersey back on one day.

"You may have noticed he hasn't got his boots on - we're all looking forward for Gavin to put his boots back on and play rugby once again.