Ospreys drop Henson for two games
Published Date:
11 October 2008
By Andrew Baldock
WALES centre Gavin Henson has been dropped for two matches by Ospreys in "a rugby-related disciplinary decision."
Henson has been axed from the Welsh region's opening Heineken Cup games against Leicester tomorrow and Perpignan, and the suspension could also impact on his immediate international prospects, given that last season's RBS Six Nations champions launch their autumn campaign against South Africa in just four weeks' time.
The Ospreys last night dismissed suggestions of Henson's punishment being linked to any training schedule disagreement. And the player gave his first public reaction to the suspension.
Henson said: "Having received feedback from team management earlier in the week as part of a review of the Ospreys' last home game, I reacted poorly and additionally took unauthorised leave to consider the matters raised.
"Having signed up to the Ospreys' code of conduct introduced earlier this year, I was part of a disciplinary decision from the Ospreys leadership group which consists of senior players and rugby management.
"I fully accept this decision and entirely support the penalty imposed."
The full article contains 179 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
10 October 2008 11:13 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
