Outspoken Wales and Lions centre Gavin Henson says he has made peace with the Welsh Rugby Union over his new book. In it Henson criticises WRU officials, the Wales management and team-mates.
The official launch of the book, My Grand Slam Year, which will be sold in the WRU's own shop, was held on Monday at the Millennium Stadium.
"The talk has been very constructive, quite good in fact. We went over a few issues in the book and I explained what I was saying," Henson told BBC Wales.
"(WRU chief executive) David Moffett also asked for one of my books to be signed, so they couldn't have been that bad about it!
"I think we left on good accounts."
A WRU spokesperson confirmed there had been "a robust exchange of views".
Henson, 23, is likely to miss Wales' four Tests in November as he recovers from groin surgery.
The Ospreys player stands by comments in his book that criticise the likes of former skipper Colin Charvis, Leicester prop Darren Morris, plus Lions team-mates Brian O'Driscoll and Martyn Williams for various conduct on and off the field.
Henson has also called into question whether non-Welsh born people should be allowed to represent Wales.
"I have no regrets at all, that's who I am and I'm not going to change for anyone," Henson added.
"I think (publishers) Harper Collins are loving the fuss that's going on at the moment.
"The book is causing a bit of a stir in the newspapers, but that's making it a bit more controversial than it is.
"But I've just been honest and I think it's okay - I see all my colleagues every day, because I train every day, and no one has a problem with it.
"I always have stick because of the way I am, but they haven't said anything bad towards me at all."
But Wales coach Mike Ruddock - who names his next squad on Tuesday - has admitted it could be tricky when Henson is eventually reintegrated in the national squad.
"I believe he has a lot of ground to make up with them and other people who have supported him during the period of his career that he has spoken about," Ruddock said.
"He has to prove he is the same team player. I know there are views and a debate going on about that now.
"We will have to see if he can do that. Part of our success has been based on Team Wales and I want to build on that concept, with players who understand it.
"Gavin needs to prove, as an individual, that he can reach the standards he set last year."
Henson has become increasingly renowned for his off-the-field activities and a celebrity status enhanced by his relationship with Welsh singer Charlotte Church.
The player watched from the stands on Sunday as his Ospreys' team-mates won a thrilling Heineken Cup match against Stade Francais at the Liberty Stadium.
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It would be very, very sad if this can't be sorted out in the very near future
