With the RBS 6 Nations just weeks away, the Wales centre is crossing his fingers his return to the game will bring with it a recall to the international set up.

But Henson believes his 6 Nations plans will all be pipe dreams unless he fronts up to Wasps this weekend.

“It’s happened before in my career and I have dealt with it,” said Henson. “I can imagine the Wasps boys are thinking ‘give him a big hit’ and I am expecting that to be the case.

“The goal for me now is to be taken seriously as a rugby player. I want to get back to the top of the game, play really well and win honours in rugby again.

“I have missed that and playing for my country. I would like to think I can play better than I did before.

“I am in a better place at the moment. I am much more positive thinking about the game.”