Jamie Roberts could be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro

Warren Gatland, Wales and perhaps the struggling Cardiff Blues have been given reason for cheer with reports from France indicating that Jamie Roberts might be released early from his three-year contract with Racing Metro to return to regional rugby on a dual-contract.

The bullocking centre will face some of his Parisien team-mates in the Six Nations on Saturday, but it seems as if his appearances in France will be limited as Racing Metro seek to lower the wage bill.

After suffering variety of injuries since joining Racing last year, Roberts, 28, has only has made only 26 appearances for…