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Hook was close to fly-half role

WALES’ coaching staff held a “long debate” about handing James Hook the fly-half playmaker’s role for their RBS 6 Nations showdown against England at the Millennium Stadium tomorrow night.

Hook was close to fly-half role

Thu, 03 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

Andrew Baldock

Versatile Hook starts at full-back but could easily have ousted 95 times-capped Stephen Jones instead.

Backs coach Rob Howley admitted Hook had made a strong case following his fly-half cameos for the Ospreys during their Magners League games over Christmas.

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