- Name:James Hook
- Date of Birth:June 27, 1985
- Place of Birth:Port Talbot, Wales
- Height:1.85m
- Weight:90kg
- Club:Ospreys
Career Stats
| Team | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Wales | 33 | 209 |
| British & Irish Lions | 0 | 0 |
Wales' James Hook is a late call-up to the Lions squad, replacing injured compatriot Leigh Halfpenny.
Wales' James Hook is a late call-up to the Lions squad, replacing injured compatriot Leigh Halfpenny.
The 23-year-old fly-half has been chosen for his goal-kicking abilities as well as the versatility he brings to the squad.
He has scored more than 200 points in 33 appearances for Wales, for whom he has played at fly-half, centre and full-back but he is also comfortable at outside centre.
While he slipped down the Wales pecking order for the 2009 Six Nations, making three appearances from the replacements bench, he did start in the 20-15 victory over Italy in Rome, where he kicked two penalties and two conversions.
At club level, he has been in good form for The Ospreys this term, scoring almost 200 points in all competitions, and should fit in well as he has played in the same Welsh team as five other Lions, as well as four squad members from his club side.
