page_title: James Hook (rugby union)
section_title: Career
hierarchical_section_title: James Hook (rugby union) / Career
caption_attribution_description: English: James Hook Depicted person: James Hook – Welsh rugby union player
context_page_description: James William Hook is a former Welsh rugby union player. Hook has won 81 caps for Wales and is Wales' fourth highest all-time points scorer. Most often playing as a fly-half, Hook is known as a utility player, and has also played as a centre, wing and fullback.
  He began his club career with Neath, from 2004 to 2006. He then played for the Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester, before returning to the Ospreys in 2016.
  Hook toured South Africa in 2009 with the British and Irish Lions, making six appearances. He was named on the bench for the third test, but did not play in the game.
  On 3rd June 2020, Hook confirmed his retirement from rugby after his Ospreys contract expired.
caption: Hook in action for the Ospreys
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