Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Steve James insists Wales need Gavin Henson to return to rugby sooner rather than later.
"Henson may even be starting to believe he can dance. And, for all our scepticism, we forget at our peril how good he was at rugby. He was hugely influential when Wales won two Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008. His passing and kicking games then cannot currently be matched in European rugby.
The trouble is that Saracens want him to play at fly-half. His dance partner, Katya Virshilas, even wore 10 on her back last weekend. He is OK in that position, but he can be world-class at inside centre.
Further trouble comes because his dancing popularity is improving. Taking his shirt off to reveal a chiselled physique has wooed the feminine vote. Incorporating a rugby ball into his routine even wooed the judges last weekend.
But I'd rather he was voted out swiftly. Let's just see him playing rugby again. Goodness, after their dreadful lack of creativity against Australia last Saturday, Wales could do with him. Ah, a centre partnership with Jamie Roberts!
Comebacks rarely work, but it's time to discover if this one can."
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