Chris Cook spent 13 years in the Premiership but now he has turned his attention to transforming Zebre from also-rans into contenders.
The former England U20s scrum-half made 143 appearances for Bath over an 11-year period while he also played for Bristol, and Northampton. But he has jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire by joining Italian whipping boys Zebre Parma.
“This has been a really positive move for me,” said the 31-year-old. “Playing in the Premiership you don’t get to tour anymore. You might do three days in France at most. Getting to go away with the guys for two weeks in...