James Hook
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Wales v Argentina: match preview...outcome of this match. If the Wales scrum can stand up to the challenge and achieve parity, it will provide the likes of Shane Williams and James Hook with an opportunity to make up for the missed chances against Samoa. If the Pumas can gain... In this article: Ospreys, Wales, Scarlets, Argentina, Shane Williams, Clermont Auvergne, Toulouse, and Millennium Stadium |
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sportinglife | 7 days ago
DAVIES SET TO REPLACE INJURED SHANKLIN
...into midfield alongside Jamie Roberts. But Hook has proved a success in the number 15 shirt, while 6ft 1in Davies impressed through some powerful attacking moments during the Samoa clash. Davies started both Tests of Wales' summer...
In this article: Tom Shanklin, Warren Gatland, Wales, Argentina, and Samoa
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Sunday Mirror | November 02, 2009
Hook to replace Byrne at full-back
Hook to replace Byrne at full-back James Hook will start at full-back for Wales in their autumn Test opener against New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium. Wales boss Warren Gatland has turned to the versatile Hook as replacement for his...
In this article: Paul James, Warren Gatland, Gethin Jenkins, Surgery, Mike Phillips, and Ospreys
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BBC News | October 14, 2009
Hook considered as Byrne stand-in
...to the Ospreys after links with France. The 24-year-old has repeatedly stated he prefers playing at fly-half, but has lost the Wales 10 jersey to Stephen Jones and the Ospreys spot to Dan Biggar. In the summer Wales caretaker coach Robin...
In this article: Lee Byrne, Ospreys, Barry Davies, Wales, and Gareth Owen
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Daily Express | 4 days ago
Warren Gatland could make James Hook move permanent
...on Saturday, with coach Gatland considering making the move permanent. Hook wants to play at fly-half instead with just one more Test match before the Six Nations. The decision to play Hook out of position has been criticised by those,...
In this article: Warren Gatland, Wales, Six Nations, Stephen Jones, and Ospreys
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HOOK HAPPY TO FILL IN AT FULL-BACK
...Sport Rugby Union Correspondent James Hook readily admits that full-back is not his preferred position - but he could end the autumn Test series as one of Wales' most accomplished performers. The Ospreys star makes a third...
In this article: Ospreys, Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Wales, Lee Byrne, Argentina, Clermont Auvergne, Newport Gwent Dragons, and Warren Gatland
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Daily Mail | November 02, 2009
James Hook backs Wales to end All Blacks jinx at Cardiff on Saturday
...PM on 02nd November 2009 Wales have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953, but that did not stop head coach Warren Gatland and James Hook from talking up their chances of winning Saturday's match in Cardiff. Gatland believes the aura of...
In this article: All Blacks, Warren Gatland, Wales, Cardiff, Lee Byrne, Dan Carter, and Gethin Jenkins
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DAN: I'LL BE BIGGAR BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER
...the chance to impress Wales boss Warren Gatland. The confident 20-year-old has already shaken off rival James Hook at the Ospreys and has now targeted Jones' No.10 Wales jersey. Biggar said: "I feel I have established myself as...
In this article: Stephen Jones, Ospreys, World Cup, Warren Gatland, Scarlets, Wales, and New Zealand
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Wales 12-19 New Zealand
...referee Joubert In between some fierce rucking there was the inevitable aerial ping-pong, an exchange that allowed James Hook to take some confidence-boosting high kicks in the unfamiliar position of full-back for Wales. A jinking run out...
In this article: Wales, Dan Carter, New Zealand, Stephen Jones, Andrew Hore, Martin Roberts, All Blacks, Wyatt Crockett, and Shane Williams
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Neil Jenkins backing James Hook to fill in for Lee Byrne
Neil Jenkins backing James Hook to fill in for Lee Byrne Neil Jenkins is confident James Hook will put his best foot forward and fill crocked full-back Lee Byrne's boots for Wales. Utility-back Hook will make only his second Test start in...
In this article: Neil Jenkins, Wales, Dan Carter, Cardiff, and New Zealand
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James William Hook (born 27 June 1985) is a Welsh rugby union player for the Ospreys. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in world rugby, and recently was acknowledged as the most promising young player in Wales.
Hook's strengths as a player include good distribution skills, great tactical awareness, and reliable goal kicking, but his popularity in Wales is largely also due to his exciting running style, which is a traditional facet of Welsh fly-half play. This has led to comparisons with New Zealand star Dan Carter and legendary countryman Barry John, who has himself hailed Hook as "a real star of the future".
- Name At Birth:
- James William Hook
- Also Known As:
- Hooky
- Birth Date:
- June 27, 1985
- Birthplace:
- Port Talbot, Wales
- Weight:
- 94 kg
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