Gavin Henson in shock talks with Toulon - despite only playing for Saracens for six weeks

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Wales star Gavin Henson has been in shock talks with Toulon about a move to France, despite only making his debut for Saracens six weeks ago.The 29-year-old has only played four games for Sarries, after he spent 18 months away from the sport.And French newspaper L'Equipe isreporting that Henson met Toulon head coach Phillipe Saint Andre andmillionaire club owner Mourad Boudjellal for lunch onWednesday.

He hasn't been there Toulon yet: Henson at the end of a clash between Saracens and London Irish last monthIt is reported that an announcement could be made as early as Thursday, and Henson could make his debut against Brive on February 11.Toulon are currently in desperate need for a fly-half, with Jonny Wilkinson on Six Nations duty with England, and Argentine star Felipe Contepomi injured.

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