Henson suffered a fracture cheekbone in a pre-season clash with Scarlets in August but made his first start against Saracens, whom he made a handful of appearances for last term.

And, despite Saracens prevailing 28-23, Henson’s performance was worth the entrance fee as he kicked three penalties and converted two tries for a haul of 13 points.

And London Welsh head coach Jones was thoroughly impressed by Henson, who was part of the Welsh Grand Slam winning squads of 2005 and 2008.

Jones said: “I thought for his first game back in God knows how long, his performance was very good. He was hugely influential.”