Hook quite a catch at full-back
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
James Hook readily admits that full-back is not his preferred position - but he could end the November Test series as one of Wales' most accomplished performers.
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Warren Gatland could make James Hook move permanent
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
WARREN GATLAND and James Hook are at odds over the player's long-term international future as Wales's selection dilemma continues.
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Bradley Davies and Morgan Stoddart Out of Welsh Squad
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Cardiff Blues 2nd row Bradley Davies and Llanelli Scarlets full back Morgan Stoddart have both pulled out of the Welsh squad. Bradley Davies was due to be on the bench for the clash with the ‘Pumas’. Bradley Davies injured his ankle on Tuesday and will be replaced on the Welsh bench by Jonathon Thomas, the Ospreys blindside flanker who has been playing most of his rugby at 2nd row this...
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Lee Byrne Back Very Soon
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Welsh and Ospreys full back is expected to be back in action very soon, at least according to team mate James Hook, who is currently occupying the full back position for Wales. In an interview with the Western Mail, in which he again talks about his desire to play outside half, he says that Lee Byrne is expected back by the time James returns to the Liberty stadium from International duty. “And...
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From Nonu to De Villiers - the role that really matters in Test rugby
Sports news (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Whether you call him inside centre or second five-eighth, the man in the No.12 shirt has become vital in the modern game.
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Tom Shanklin out for Wales vs Argentina
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
After getting smashed in the nose by his own team mate (Gethin Jenkins) aggressively clearing out a ruck Tom Shanklin is set to miss the Wales vs Argentina clash, the injury has been diagnosed as a small fracture of the nasal bone. The good new is that the twice Grand Slam winning Welsh center should be back for the Australia game. The BBC are reporting that Andrew Bishop is set to be called up to...
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Wales injury worry over Shanklin
BBC News (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Wales fear centre Tom Shanklin could miss Saturday's autumn Test with Argentina at the Millennium Stadium.
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Wales injury worry over Shanklin
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Tom Shanklin is an injury doubt for Wales' autumn Test with Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Wales v New Zealand: Teams
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Alun-Wyn Jones insists Wales have a big opportunity to end more than half-a-century of hurt against New Zealand on Saturday.
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James Hook gets advice from Lee Byrne on NZ aerial attack
icWales (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
JAMES HOOK has been taking expert tips from Ospreys team-mate Lee Byrne as he prepares to handle a Dan Carter aerial bombardment today.
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Hook takes advice from pal Byrne on NZ
icWales (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
JAMES HOOK has been taking expert tips from Ospreys team-mate Lee Byrne as he prepares to handle a Dan Carter aerial bombardment today.
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Wales v New Zealand predictions
The Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
It’s been 56 years since Wales last beat New Zealand, and with the All Blacks not quite at their best recently, there is optimism amongst the Welsh that they could cause an upset. However, England aren’t the only ones with injury problems – Wales have suffered too. Prop Adam Jones is a huge loss as [...]
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Xavier Rush tips New Zealand to beat Wales again
icWales (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
XAVIER RUSH, the man with a foot in two camps, has dismissed Wales’ chances of ending their 56 years of New Zealand hurt this weekend.
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Shane Williams has back-three warning for Wales
icWales (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
SHANE Williams has warned Wales they need to contain the All Blacks’ back three if they are to defeat New Zealand for the first time in 56 years, writes Gareth Griffiths.
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Neil Jenkins backs James Hook to be big success at full-back
icWales (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
JAMES HOOK has been backed to make a success of his switch to full-back – by a man who knows all about that tricky transition.