Hook in contention for Wales - Howley

Gloucester fly-half James Hook can play himself into contention for Wales' World Cup squad, says Rob Howley.


Hook was left out of Wales' squad for the Six Nations Championship, but has impressed for his club in the Aviva Premiership and

Euro Challenge Cup.

Wales attack coach Howley says Hook's versatility could count in his favour.


"Probably your third number 10 has to have the ability to play 10 and 15 and 12 and 13, so James Hook comes into the equation," said Howley.


The former Wales and Lions scrum-half was explaining why the Welsh Rugby Union had asked C…