Howler happy as French Clubs release welsh players early

Mike Phillips and James Hook have been released early from their clubs in France to return to Wales in time to join the Welsh squad at the start of the preparation for the international against The Barbarians on June 2 and then the three Test tour of Australia the following week.Stand in Skipper Rob Howley is sure to be chuffed with the flexibility of the two french clubs that both the players play for.