LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen says it would be unfair of him to comment on speculation linking Robbie Henshaw with a move from Connacht to the eastern province.
Connacht yesterday announced that the 22-year-old mainstay of Ireland’s midfield would be leaving the province.
“I feel like I was in this situation last year, at the exact same time of the year,” Cullen said at Leinster’s Clonskeagh base this afternoon.
“It’s not fair for us to comment in the press like this, because there’s a whole host of players we’re trying to re-sign, who we’re having discussions with, so when something becomes concrete you guys will be the first to know.”
With Ben Te’o leaving swapping Dublin for Worcester next season, Henshaw’s physique would make him a natural fit to fill the Kiwi’s role at the RDS. And after being one of Ireland’s stand-out performers in a punishing battle away to France on Saturday, Cullen was certainly among the admirers of the skill-set on display from the number 12.
Very physical, very strong in the contact. He’s got good footwork as well which allows him to offload. He’s shown over the past couple of seasons – (through) Six Nations, November games and a World Cup – he’s built up a lot of experience and he’s a very exciting prospect.”
“He’s shown with Connacht and Ireland over the last couple of years that he’s a very exciting prospect.
“So, whoever does get him, I’m sure will be delighted.”
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Leinster tight-lipped on future of Connacht's 'very exciting prospect' Henshaw
LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen says it would be unfair of him to comment on speculation linking Robbie Henshaw with a move from Connacht to the eastern province.
Connacht yesterday announced that the 22-year-old mainstay of Ireland’s midfield would be leaving the province.
The42 reported that Henshaw had agreed a national contract with the IRFU and a move to Leinster. Yet, while Munster coach Anthony Foley was quick to point out that the Athlone man wasn’t bound for Limerick, Cullen wasn’t prepared to confirm or deny the signing of the long-term Leinster target.
“I feel like I was in this situation last year, at the exact same time of the year,” Cullen said at Leinster’s Clonskeagh base this afternoon.
“It’s not fair for us to comment in the press like this, because there’s a whole host of players we’re trying to re-sign, who we’re having discussions with, so when something becomes concrete you guys will be the first to know.”
With Ben Te’o leaving swapping Dublin for Worcester next season, Henshaw’s physique would make him a natural fit to fill the Kiwi’s role at the RDS. And after being one of Ireland’s stand-out performers in a punishing battle away to France on Saturday, Cullen was certainly among the admirers of the skill-set on display from the number 12.
“He’s shown with Connacht and Ireland over the last couple of years that he’s a very exciting prospect.
“So, whoever does get him, I’m sure will be delighted.”
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