But while he was delighted to be involved in the sport again he knows he still has work to do if he is to force his way back into Warren Gatland’s squad – with the national coach naming his troops next month.

Wales kick things off against England on February 4 and Henson admits he needs to be in the Sarries starting XV if he has any hope of playing some part in the game.

"The reason I got back into rugby was to play for my country," said Henson. "I would love to do it in the Six Nations but time is running out.

"The England game is my target. I would like to get at least one game under my belt (before the squad announcement) and I just have to do everything I can in training so Saracens will hopefully start me.

"I felt pretty good out there (against Wasps). I didn't feel like I had been out for 21 months.

“I just need a bit more time out there and a bit more time with the ball in my hands hopefully.

"I need to start a game of rugby and at 12 as well. I wouldn't have thought Wales are looking at me at 13. If anything, they are looking at me at 12.