Howley 'flabbergasted' by Boudjellal outburst

Wales coach Rob Howley has defended Leigh Halfpenny following Mourad Boudjellal's outburst earlier this week where he expressed his frustration at the fullback's injury record.



On Tuesday Boudjellal said he was going to look into whether Halfpenny's groin injury existed before he joined Toulon.

He suggested if it was a pre-existing injury then he may look into whether it was possible to cancel his contract.



The news prompted interest from Wales in bringing Halfpenny back but Howley has defended the fullback saying he should be back fit in the next couple of weeks and added he was "f…