Wales coach Warren Gatland right to include Gavin Henson in Six Nations Championship squad Still, the Welsh public remain split over his inclusion. After so many difficulties, on and off the field, an 18 month sabbatical from the game during which he became a television star, how can he possibly have earned his seat in Warren Gatland's class of 2012? To be honest, it was never in doubt. Gatland is Henson's biggest fan and since arriving in Wales, has never hidden his feelings. Throughout his self-imposed break from the game, Henson was never far from the coach's thoughts."Gavin keeps himself fit, so if he gets back playing, we will consider him," said the coach in January 2010. Yes, his wrist might be a little less flexible than it was back in the heady days of the mid-noughties, but he is more than capable of once again strutting his stuff on the ultimate stage. So, will he waltz in to the starting XV for Ireland in two weeks" time or should we expect his return to be a little more gradual? Most definitely the latter. Although injuries and retirement has shorn Gatland of several key players, Henson will not be given the No 15, 12 or even No 10 jersey for the opening game in Dublin, nor the first home game of the campaign, against Scotland, seven days later. Unless there are serious injuries suffered throughout the backline in the coming weeks, his selection will be for cover purposes only. He lacks the gas to play as an international full back, he is Gatland's fourth choice centre and at best third choice outside half. There are no guarantees, just a simple request to keep his nose clean, stay fit and contribute to what promises to be an exciting Championship for Welsh rugby. Henson is not the same player as he was in 2008, when he guided Wales to a second Grand Slam in three years. However, there have been glimpses over the past few weeks to suggest that Gatland has made the right choice in plumping for Welsh rugby's most gifted, if a little inconsistent, individual. It's up to you Gav!