Gavin Henson confirms shock comeback
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At the age of 38, Gavin Henson is not done yet!
The former Welsh International was the announced as Rugby league side West Wales Raiders latest signing with the side pulling a stunning coup to acquire the pivots' services.
The 34-test cap superstar never formally announced his retirement from rugby union but was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2018/19 season.
The former Wales and British and Irish Lion last played in February last year but has since been playing Sunday league football after becoming the owner of The Fox pub in St Brides Major.
However, now he is heading back to the rugby field, taking up the 13-man code with the Raiders, based at Stebonheath Park in Llanelli.
☠️RAIDERS SIGN A LION🦁
— West Wales Raiders (at 🏡) (@WWRaidersRL) September 18, 2020
💚TEULU RAIDERS💚
💚CYMUNED💚
💚DYFODOL💚 pic.twitter.com/mcChWllmy2
West Wales Raiders play in the third tier of rugby league in the UK, in Betfred League 1, with the likes of the North Wales Crusaders, Newcastle Thunder and Keighley Cougars.
