Why 10 is the perfect number for James Hook

Daniel Schofield hears how the Welsh fly half plans to win back his international place by excelling for Gloucester
Even with a few flecks of grey hair, James Hook retains his cherubic features at 29 as well as the enduring affection of all rugby romantics.

Unfortunately for the new Gloucester fly half, the one man he desperately wants to charm, Warren Gatland, seemingly has a heart of stone.

For the past three seasons, Hook played for Perpignan, a now stumbling giant of French rugby.

During that time he played some sumptuous rugby in the world’s most ferocious domestic league, but star…