Hook plans to inspire the new generation – with his words

By NEALE HARVEY

Versatile: James Hook

JAMES HOOK will make it his business to inspire the next generation of Welsh playmakers as he sets sights on becoming a best-selling author as well as a top kicking coach.
Hook, 34, confirmed his retirement a fortnight ago, bringing down the curtain on a hugely successful career in which he won 81 Wales caps, two Celtic League titles with the Ospreys and came so close to helping his country reach the 2011 World Cup final.
Although his maverick tendencies split opinion at times, Hook’s versatility stood him in good stead with Wal...

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