Hook retains huge Wales aspirations

JAMES HOOK has underlined his “huge aspirations” to continue playing for Wales after securing a reputed £1 million (€1.1m) deal with French club Perpignan.

Hook is set to make his Perpignan debut after the World Cup in New Zealand later this year, having agreed terms until 2014.

Hook’s three-year contract, which officially starts in July, includes release for all pre-World Cup training with Wales, plus tournament warm-up Tests during August against England (twice) and Argentina.