Gavin Lloyd Henson was born on February 1st 1982 in Bridgend, Wales. His father, Alan Henson, captained Welsh rugby team Maesteg, so it was no surprise when Gavin began to show a talent for the game at school. He joined Swansea RFC at the age of 18 and made an instant impact winning the International Rugby Board's Young Player Of The Year award in 2001.

He made his international debut for Wales against Japan in 2001 aged just nineteen years old and in 2005 he helped his country win the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Championship.

Despite his achievements in the game of rugby, Gavin is probably better known for his blossoming relationship with Welsh pop star Charlotte Church.

The couple have recently announced that they are expecting their first child together. Talk about good genes!