Johnson wary of Henson

Australia's ex-Wales coach Scott Johnson has warned his side Gavin Henson must be kept shackled in Saturday's clash at the Millennium Stadium.

The Ospreys centre starts his first Wales Test since the Grand Slam-clinching victory over Ireland way back in March 2005 - and he returns with a point to prove. Off-field controversies, injury, suspension and a loss of form over the last 20 months have all combined to keep Henson from fulfilling his true potential.

"He can do things that not a lot of people can do. That is a talent you like to have on your team and, given his chance, I am sure he will do well," said Johnson. "It is up to us to make sure that doesn't happen."

Henson will slot into a familiar back division alongside fly-half Stephen Jones - his new captain - and centre partner Tom Shanklin.

Australia, on the other hand, are experimenting and the task of keeping Henson quiet will fall largely to Stephen Larkham, who has been named at inside centre for the first time in his 92-Test career.

"In attack, the change is giving me a little bit more time with the ball, a bit more width, but defensively is going to be the hardest role for me," said Larkham.

"Gavin's a very skilful player, he's got a very big boot on him, he's a very good runner of the ball and some good passing skills, a pretty complete all-round player and someone that we're certainly going to keep an eye on and mark closely when we get out there."