Each have cemented a place in the Connacht squad in their own way while Henshaw has become indispensible at 15 after being named on the bench for the first three games of the season and playing the full 80 minutes ever since.
Connacht's form in the league has been patchy as befitting an inexperienced team - while they mauled Heinken Cup champions Leinster 34-6 in September, they have only won three other games and sit tenth in the league.
But having comfortably dealt with Newport Gwent Dragons last time out to secure an impressive 30-11 victory Henshaw insists the young side are improving all the time and ready to ruffle more feathers.
"It was a fantastic result to do it by a nice score and shows the progress we are making," he said. "We are building a squad here and gaining more confidence as we go.
"Playing with the younger lads really helps and I think it is brilliant how we have come through the academy and are showing how good we can be.
"It is still amazing that I am playing. I only got in through injury but I seem to be playing well enough to keep the shirt which is fantastic.
"I think the team can contest if we keep building as we are and hopefully make the Heineken Cup again - but obviously it takes a fair bit of time to build a squad, it is good we have experienced guys like Dan Parks to help us make the transition.
"We are starting to run with the ball and next year will be a massive season for us because nothing will be new. I think we can push for mid-table this year and top six next and maybe a bit of silverware."
While Henshaw has dealt brilliantly with the cut and thrust of the RaboDirect PRO12, less than a year after playing school rugby, the only blot on the 19-year-old's copy sheet is that he is yet to score his first senior try.
Henshaw admitted he is targeting Scarlets when the league returns on February 8 to break his duck and revealed he has an unusual celebration up his sleeve when the first score inevitably comes.
"A few of my friends from school have asked me to do a celebration for them when I score a try," he said. "I think it will probably be [dance move] the worm.
"Hopefully I'll get that against Scarlets when we come back from the break - that is probably the next step for me now.
"It would be amazing to score my first try and I really hope I can do it when we come back from the break."
Originally a joint fan of both Connacht and Munster as a youth, Henshaw says his favourite result of the season was the 34-6 victory over Leinster - in which he played with a maturity beyond his years.
And also performing admirably in Europe for the Irish region, the season could hardly have been any more exciting for the flyer.
"I come from the Leinster and Munster border and always supported Munster - I give that bit more when I'm against them," he said.
"The wins over Leinster and Biarritz in the Heineken Cup were my favourite moments of my career so far - they were brilliant.
"But just to be out there playing is just unbelievable. I'm running onto the field and looking into the stands where I was standing to watch just a little while ago."
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