Jenkins hooked by Welsh wizard

WALES head coach Gareth Jenkins has wasted no time in pencilling James Hook into his World Cup squad after the rookie fly-half made a starring home debut in Saturday’s thrilling draw with Australia.

Hook came on as a replacement for injured captain Stephen Jones with just 23 minutes gone and Wales trailing 17-6, having taken a fearful early hammering.

But the 21-year-old, in the face of immense pressure, showed remarkable poise and played a key role as Wales launched a courageous comeback.