This photo of Henson and Woodward caused controversy

A photo was taken - without Henson's knowledge - of the Wales centre walking with Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward.

The picture was meant to show that Henson's Test snub had not affected his relationship with the coach.

"I didn't know anything about the photo. But I haven't seen it, so I can't really comment," Henson said.

Former government communications chief Alastair Campbell was appointed as the Lions media consultant for the tour.

When rumours of this staged photograph began to emerge, Campbell told The Sunday Times newspaper that: "It was a case of getting a picture done that didn't involve him (Henson) being hassled.

He (Woodward) explained why he didn't pick me (for the first Test) and I understood Gavin Henson

"I am sure we said to him the media interest is going to be on you, we'll organise a picture and we'll organise some words."

But as the Lions returned to Heathrow Airport on Monday, Henson's comments suggested he had been left in the dark about this photo opportunity.

The Times also spoke to the agency photographer asked to take the picture.

The photographer said he was asked by the Lions media department to take the photograph and was told that Henson wasn't to know the picture was being taken.

Campbell has also attracted criticism from the New Zealand management over the way he handled the aftermath of Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu's tour-ending tackle on Lions skipper Brian O'Driscoll.

All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen told BBC Sport that Campbell's appointment was a major mistake by Woodward.

"I would be lying if I said they (the Lions) hadn't got it wrong - they got three things fundamentally wrong," Hansen said.

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"Their initial game-plan; the use of Alastair Campbell certainly backfired; and probably the size of the squad."

Henson, meanwhile, was more disappointed about the injury he suffered after fighting his way back into the team for the second Test.

"He (Woodward) explained why he didn't pick me (for the first Test) and I understood, that's the way it goes, it's a difficult game we are in," Henson said.

"I had my chance in the second Test but got injured after five minutes.

"It was a long tour and it was difficult, it wasn't the best weather and we didn't get the results we would have liked but it was a really good experience.

"It was great to be involved with some world-class players, I think I have learnt a lot and I can't wait to use all that next season."