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Published 14:25 7 May 2015 BST
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Henderson says he 'prefers playing back row at the minute'. However, conscious of the 'Jack of all trades, master of none' tag, he is happy to gain experience where he can. Henderson adds:
'I wouldn't say it is my decision [what position I play after O'Connell retires]. I would say it is the coach's decision, if I'm being brutally honest. I don't think Paul will be around for another five years anyway... well, I hope not. I'll play where I am put and I'll be happy with that.'
As for the Toulon links, Henderson remarks, 'With Paul's body the way it is at the moment, I don't think he'd want Toulon torturing him in the French league, and with a full European season. Still, I'm sure he'll consider all his options wisely.'
'Extra roasties'
Henderson has been likened to retired Ulster and Ireland blindside Stephen Ferris as a game-changer. He is flattered by the comparisons and says he hopes to emulate the Maghaberry man on the pitch.
When it comes to the gym, however, he has a ways to go.
'I don't hold any of the [Ulster gym] records,' he says. 'Not yet anyway. In the last few seasons, Stevie and John Afoa were the boys holding all the records. Wiehahn Herbst has come in now and is definitely throwing a lot of tin around the gym.
'The likes of Nick Williams, too. He will do whatever weight is on the bar, no matter what it is. He is a phenomenally strong guy but, no, I'm not there yet.'
Massive bench pull from @nick8williams your turn @stephenferris6 #heardit https://t.co/0uBR5xstyD
— Kevin Geary (@KevGeary) January 6, 2015
Henderson needs to consume over 3,500 calories on a daily basis [the average for Irish men is just under 2,500] to maintain his size, lean muscle and power. He admits, 'I do not count calories an awful lot but I do eat an awful lot. I often find myself losing weight so I have to keep on as much weight as possible. That, combined with my gym [work], means I eat more than the average guy in the squad.
'There's nothing special I eat, just whatever I can get. I'm a bit of a hoover around the house.
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