In Wales' opening match of the 2005 Six Nations against England, centre Gavin Henson puts in a great performance, tackling, running and kicking all on top form.
He was man of the match and this win propelled Wales towards a Grand Slam.
Despite two Six Nations winner’s medals, Henson falls firmly into the category of those that failed to fulfill their potential.
But despite his love for hobnobbing with C-list celebrities, appearing on reality TV shows and bottled tan, all of which seemed to take precedence over his rugby, Henson actually didn’t have that bad a career.
He's now running a pub back in Wales.
Commenting on Henson's performance in 2005, one fan wrote: "Among the most talented players of world rugby; he was an excellent centre for Wales but could have achieved so much more."
"Whenever you watch clips of him playing he just seems to manufacture so much time for himself on the ball, always looked like he was cruising when in fact he was at full pelt. A graceful player, one of the best centres of recent times. Forget the off field stuff, Gav was a rugby wizard." another commented.
A third added: "The most gifted player wales have in the last 30 years. Version, power, pace, brave, great boot."
“Controversy after controversy” – 5 Biggest Wastes of Talent in England History
#5. Christian Wade (One cap)
The 2013 British & Irish Lion quit Wasps in order to pursue a lucrative career in the NFL, having grown disillusioned with rugby union. The 29-year-old was one of the most recognised names in the domestic game, but his continued absence from the international set-up – having won just one England cap on the 2013 tour of Argentina – had left him frustrated and fed up of continuously being overlooked. What a waste.
#4. Alex King (Five caps)
The playmaker was the beating heart of that splendid Wasps side in the early 2000's who won a hat-trick of Premiership titles and two Heineken Cups. After his successes in conducting a back line on the field, he later turned his accomplished hand to conducting from the coaches' box, most recently joining Gloucester after stints with Clermont, Northampton, Montpellier and Wales.
#3. Steffon Armitage (Five caps)
In a different life the flanker would have amassed over 50 caps, but due to his decision to play his rugby in the Top 14 he'll end his career with five. Even though Armitage has won three European titles with Toulon and a European Player of the Year award, he has not played for England since 2010.
#2. James Simpson-Daniel (10 caps)
The speedster was always a fan favourite and narrowly missed out on selection for the 2003 World Cup, despite being involved in the all-conquering England team of the 2002 Autumn Internationals. Although heralded as a potential world-class wing, injury constantly blighted his career and he ended his career with a pitiful 10 caps.
#1. Danny Cipriani (16 caps)
After making his England debut in the 2008 Six Nations, Danny Cipriani appeared to have the rugby world at his feet. The then-21-year-old produced a magnificent display as England thumped Ireland 33-10; surely England had found the heir apparent for legend Jonny Wilkinson.
Sadly this was not the case as controversy after controversy followed, meaning despite his incredible talent ,the 32-year-old has accumulated just 16 caps.
