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Henson granted reprieve by Toulon
ESPNscrum Staff
May 2, 2011
Toulon centre Gavin Henson makes a break, Toulon v Stade Francais, Top 14, Stade Felix Mayol, Toulon, France, April 2, 2011
Gavin Henson is expected to play against Montpellier © Getty Images
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Gavin Henson has been recalled from suspension to rejoin the Toulon squad and is expected to play a part in their Top 14 clash with Montpellier on Sunday.

The Wales centre was sanctioned for an alleged brawl involving team-mates in the wake of Toulon's victory over Toulouse.

Having delayed their expected decision on Henson's future from Friday, the club announced on Monday that he will remain with the side, where he is on a short-term contract.

"This morning, club president Mourad Boudjellal and the staff of Rugby Club Toulonnais decided to reintegrate Welsh centre Gavin Henson in the team," a club statement read.

"Gavin Henson therefore remains at the disposal of the squad in his capacity as a medical wildcard for Clement Marienval."

Henson, who has only played twice for Toulon since his arrival in February, is also awaiting a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over the fracas, along with Andy Powell, recently suspended by Wasps over his involvement in a pub brawl that saw the 29-year-old back-rower knocked unconscious.

Henson joined Toulon for an initial five months to cover for the injured Marienval, hoping to convince head coach Philippe Saint-Andre to give him a new two-year deal as well as revive his Wales career ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

He will now see out the season with Toulon but will have to wait to see whether a new deal is forthcoming, with the signing of Australia star Matt Giteau in addition to the established presence of England's Jonny Wilkinson leaving Saint-Andre uncertain whether he can accommodate Henson next term.

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