Doubt over Henson’s Toulon future

Gavin Henson was hoping for a long-term deal with Toulon

Gavin Henson’s ill-fated Toulon career is over after only two games, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.

But French side Toulon have not yet made an official comment on his future and BBC Sport Wales understands talks with Henson are still to take place.

Wales international centre Henson, 29, who joined the Top 14 club in February, was suspended for a week following a nightclub incident earlier this month.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has said Henson was “difficult to manage”.

The L’Equipe report states that he will not play for Toulon again.

Henson moved to France after a short spell with Saracens, but made only two appearances before the incident, which followed a win over Toulouse.

“Henson has had an attitude which has been difficult to manage,” admitted Boudjellal on Friday.

Boudjellal insisted Henson would be granted a fair hearing but conceded he has had problems with a player who has courted controversy throughout his career.

“This week I have tried to find out what happened because I have to make a decision which is the most objective possible,” added Boudjellal.

“I think I know now what happened, so I will make decisions on Monday. We are not here to back him into a corner. He is a boy who makes mistakes sometimes. He’s not the only one in rugby. There are others.”

Henson scored a try on his Toulon debut against Stade Francais two weeks ago but he will now miss the side’s forthcoming match against Perpignan this Saturday.

“It’s a disappointment because he’s a great player. I’m sure he would have had a good match on Saturday,” said Boudjellal.

“You can tell that he’s a great player.

“He’s a cut above and makes me think of Sonny Bill Williams. They are boys who are cuts above. But sometimes they hit rock bottom.”