The Raiders told Howell he would not have a spot in the team after 2008 when his contract terminated .
He was released from the final year of his contract with the Canberra Raiders to join the London - based Harlequins .
The Canberra Raiders told Howell he would not have a spot in the team after 2008 when his contract terminated .
He was released from the final year of his contract with the Canberra Raiders to join the London - based Harlequins .