Wales' James Hook has 'unfinished business' in World Cup

Wales' James Hook says he has "unfinished business" in the World Cup after his painful experience in New Zealand four years ago.

Wales reached the semi-finals in 2011 - their best performance in the competition since 1987 - but were beaten in an agonising 9-8 defeat to France, with Sam Warburton sent off.

Hook was substituted just five minutes into the second period of that game, and the Gloucester fly-half has made only four Wales starts since then.

But a resurgence and a recall last week has put him in line for his 80th cap against Australia on Saturday as they look to finish top of Pool A.

"I was hoping to be involved in this World Cup and get out to do something. Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to do that and play a positive part," he said.

"There have been a few times when I've thought Test rugby has gone away from me, but when I am with Gloucester, it's about working hard for when there is hopefully an opportunity.

Now I am here, it's about getting out there, enjoying it and giving my best. Yes, there is unfinished business.

"We've had some pretty major injuries which have opened the door to me, but now I am here, it's about getting out there, enjoying it and giving my best. Yes, there is unfinished business.

"Because I can cover so many positions, there is always an opportunity, and it took a few injuries for me to come in, but I am chuffed to be here now."

Hook impressed at fly-half back in 2011 but made his name as a versatile back, and he insists he is ready to play anywhere in the backline.

"I have been running at centre and full-back a little bit more than at outside-half. I am still quite familiar with those positions," he said.

"It's just about getting into it and learning the calls and getting out there. I've been training well and it is no different to the last few years, and hopefully I can transfer that to a game."