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Fly-half role excites Hook

Fly-half role excites Hook

Warren Gatland has selected James Hook at fly-half for Wales on Saturday and the Ospreys playmaker has today spoken of his delight to be back in the number ten jersey.

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Hook starred in the pivotal position in the victory over Scotland but moved into the Welsh midfield for the game against Italy after Jonathan Davies was ruled out with a hamstring strain.

With Davies fully fit he rejoins Jamie Roberts in midfield and Hook moves back to fly-half and he is looking forward to the challenge Ireland will pose on the weekend.

“Obviously against Italy I played in the centre and enjoyed that game but I am really glad to be back in the number ten jersey now,” said Hook

“There was an injury in the centre and I can play there and with Stephen Jones in the squad it was a no brainer to move me across but now I am just thankful I have got another go at fly-half and can’t wait for Saturday.

“At fly-half I can get my hands on the ball more and I love playing.

“At full-back and centre you maybe don’t touch the ball as much and when you do, you may try and force it a little to try and make things happen but at ten you touch the ball so many times, things come a lot more naturally.

“We got two good wins against Scotland and Italy but against Ireland it is going to be a very different game and they have so much experience in their squad.

“They have a great squad but we have the confidence from the recent victories and we are really looking forward to the challenge.”

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