Hook at 10 as Wales look to redress dismal home record

JAMES HOOK has regained the famous Welsh Number 10 jersey as Wales look to clinch just their second Championship home win over Ireland in 28 years.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2011 - 00:00
Mike Brown

The mercurial play-maker has lined up at full-back, fly-half and centre in Wales’ first three Six Nations encounters against England, Scotland and Italy respectively.

He shone at 10 during Wales’ victory at Murrayfield but was moved to the centre against Italy after Jon Davies picked up a hamstring strain.

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