Jenkins sees Scarlet over Henson
October 27 2005
GavinGate row goes on and on and on and...
Scarlets and Lions coach Gareth Jenkins has become the latest in Gavin Henson's detractors over the Wales and Lions centre's warts-and-all autobiography.
Jenkins has become the first member of the actual management team to give his verdict on the book, questioning Henson's motives for his writing.
The book has the Scarlets and their fans up in arms more than many, as Henson openly criticises their full-back Garan Evans.
In the book Henson admits to openly laughing when he was told Steve Hansen was picking Evans for the 2003 World Cup ahead of him.
"We haven't taken a personal view on it with regards Garan, but in general Gavin has got to stand up and be counted for what he has decided to print," said Jenkins in the Western Mail.
"Gavin has apparently got a view on me in the book. That doesn't disturb me one way or the other because I really do think this is a major exercise in selling and promoting a financial gain for Gavin.
"I think that is the basic line on it and it is a bit sad really from my point of view.
"Because something that has been a part of this game of rugby, and the traditions of the game, are ethics and principles. And he has sold those for money.
"That's where I stand on it. Whatever comes out, comes out, but I won't put any bearing on it.
"From my point of view it's a sales thing and he's going to be rewarded from it financially. If he can handle that, then good for him."