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Leigh Halfpenny is set to stay with Toulon after crisis talks between outspoken owner Mourad Boudjellal and the Wales star's representatives.

Halfpenny's future at the club was thrown into doubt earlier this week after Boudjellal threatened to tear up his contract before he had even played a match because of injury problems.

The 25-year-old has not played since surgery on a dislocated shoulder he suffered in the Six Nations in March and he is now out with a groin injury.

Boudjellal initially questioned whether Halfpenny had arrived in France with a groin problem but then appeared to back down somewhat, insisting the Lions full-back's sincerity could not be questioned.

Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys both declared their interest in bringing Halfpenny home but it is now being reported by the BBC that the row is over after Halfpenny's agent flew in for urgent discussions.

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The fiery French owner initially told French newspaper Vermatin: “We must address this issue because we need a world class goal-kicker. We’re awaiting the medical update.

“The problem that we have now is that we think he may have arrived at Toulon with that injury. Now we have the impression that yes, he was injured when he signed for Toulon.

“If this is the case, we haven’t ruled out terminating his contract.

“We pay enough for players (for when they’re away with their national teams). We don’t feel like preparing Halfpenny for Wales just for the Rugby World Cup.

“We’re conducting an investigation. I will know the whys and hows this week.”

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley criticised the comments, saying Halfpenny would have been hurt.

Toulon crushed Brive 53-13 on Friday night, with Halfpenny tweeting his support for his team-mates.