Gavin Henson crosses codes to join West Wales Raiders

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West Wales Raiders have pulled off a shock signing in the shape of Wales rugby union legend Gavin Henson. 

The 38-year-old will join the League 1 side ahead of the 2021 season and it will be the first time he has ever played rugby league.

Henson has earned 33 caps for Wales in rugby union, scoring 130 points for his country.

In rugby union, Henson has represented Llanelli, Swansea, Ospreys, Saracens, Toulon, Cardiff Blues, London Welsh, Bath, Bristol and Dragons.

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