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Robbie Henshaw is fast developing the leadership drive to become a genuine Test match superstar, according to his Ireland centre partner Jared Payne. Outside centre Payne is boss Joe Schmidts preferred defensive captain but the teak-tough Ulster star insists Henshaws all-round abilities hand him an armchair ride in midfield.Henshaw truly came of Test match age in Irelands maiden victory over New Zealand, the 40-29 triumph in Chicago on November 5. The Leinster star ended any argument over his best position, nailing the inside centre berth in supreme style, leaving the vastly-experienced Payne purring over his midfield mates rapid elevation. Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 5:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass I think hes getting better and better, the way he conducts himself off the pitch now, hes become more of a leader than when he first started out, said Payne of 23-year-old Henshaw, who now has 23 caps.He backs himself a lot more now. Hes got the physical attributes to become a superstar, and the more confidence he gets in himself off the pitch and the more he starts to lead people its going to come out more in his game, and I think youre slowly starting to see that.And hopefully that continues: because when youve got someone playing that well beside you its pretty easy almost to just jump on a free ride off him. Ireland ran out 52-21 winners over Canada at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday Paynes high praise for Henshaw underscores the former Connacht centres now pivotal role in Irelands starting XV.Head coach Schmidt trusts Paynes defensive determination above all others in his Ireland squad.So for the 31-year-old Payne, who is a former New Zealand U21 international, to lay much of the midfield defensive credit at Henshaws feet speaks volumes on the young stars integral status among his Test match peers.Henshaw ploughed home for the fifth and decisive try against New Zealand at Soldier Field, securing Irelands maiden win over the All Blacks in 111 years of trying. Henshaw scored Irelands fifth try in their historic win over New Zealand Now New Zealand will pitch up in Dublin on Saturday desperately seeking revenge, after Ireland ended their record 18-match winning streak in the USA.While Payne was quick to hail Henshaws rearguard regimen, Ireland skills coach Richie Murphy believes the rounded young centre can also blossom into a genuine second playmaker at 12.Hes really grown over the past couple of years, said Murphy of Henshaw.Its three years since he was in training with us and was in the panel, when he played against Australia but then didnt feature in that Six Nations.So he was in learning from the likes of Brian ODriscoll and Gordon DArcy.Those players gave him the best possible start, but its already the other way around. Hes working with the likes of Garry Ringrose and Niyi Adeolokun and hes bringing those guys through.Hes really stepped up, hes a big presence in the middle of the park for us and were really happy with where hes going.His versatility is a great advantage to us. He can play 12, 13 and if you wanted to put him at 15 you could do that too. Hes a really good man to have in the squad.Hes a quality passer off both hands. From 12 having the ability to rip that ball when its needed is a big advantage.A lot of people will think of him as a strong man who carries a lot of ball, but theres a lot more to his game than that. Over the last few years, hes been used in very different ways and it shows his ability to fit in to those game plans.Watch Ireland v New Zealand live on Sky Sports 2 HD on Saturday from 4.45pm. Catch the match for £6.99 with a NOW TV pass. No contract. 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SPREAD -- Los Angeles 1-1, Tampa Bay 1-1SERIES RECORD -- Rams lead 15-8LAST MEETING -- Rams beat Buccaneers 31-23, Dec. 17, 2015LAST WEEK -- Rams beat Seahawks 9-3; Buccaneers lost to Cardinals 40-7AP PRO32 RANKING -- Rams No. 25, Buccaneers No. 18RAMS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (32), RUSH (T28), PASS (32).RAMS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (9), RUSH (19), PASS (9).BUCCANEERS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (23), RUSH (21), PASS (T18).BUCCANEERS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (21), RUSH (8), PASS (27).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES -- Non-divisional rivals meet for fifth consecutive season. Rams won past four, twice in Tampa. ... Series includes pair of NFC championship games (1979, 1999), both won by Rams. ... Los Angeles coach Jeff Fisher 8-1 all-time vs. Tampa Bay. ... Rams 186 sacks since Fishers arrival in 2012 are second most in NFL to Denvers 194. ... Case Keenum-led Los Angeles offense has yet to score touchdown, averaging league-low 234 yards per game. ... RB Todd Gurley off to slow start with 98 yards rushing on 36 attempts. He was third in NFL with 1,106 yards as rookie in 2015. ... Aaron Donald-led defense limited Seattle to three points and 67 yards rushing last week. ... Rams CB Coty Seensabaugh was with Tennessee year ago, when he intercepted Jameis Winstons first career pass and returned it for TD.dddddddddddd ... Keenum had highest passer rating possible (158.0) against Bucs last season, going 14 of 17 for 234 yards, two TDs and no interceptions. ... Winston threw four interceptions and lost fumble in Tampa Bays lopsided loss to Arizona last week. ... With Bucs RB Doug Martin sidelined with right hamstring injury, workload for backups Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers figures to increase. ... Tampa Bay DE Robert Ayers left last weeks game with ankle injury, creating more playing time for rookie Noah Spence, who had first career sack vs. Cardinals. ... Tampa Bays defense has not forced turnover through two games. ... Fantasy tip: If Tampa Bay struggles to run without Martin, look for Winston to try to get ball downfield -- a lot -- to WRs Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson. Young QB attempted 52 passes against Arizona, targeting Evans (six catches, 70 yards, one TD) 17 times. Evans had nine receptions for 157 yards, but no TDs against Rams last year.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '