Leinster center Robbie Henshaw has extended his stay with the province until 2027-28, despite interest from French clubs. He sees the arrival of Jordie Barrett as a positive challenge.
Robbie Henshaw has committed to Leinster for another two years, extending his stay at the province until the 2027-28 season. The 31-year-old center, who has 77 caps for Ireland , had been linked to French clubs Toulon and Toulouse but opted to remain with Leinster , where he has been a key player since joining from Connacht in 2016. Henshaw's decision to stay was influenced by his desire to continue performing at a high level and being part of a successful team.
The arrival of All Blacks star Jordie Barrett at Leinster, who also prefers to play inside center, presents Henshaw with a new challenge. Henshaw, however, welcomes the competition and believes it will push him to improve. He sees Barrett's arrival as a positive for both himself and the team
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