British and Irish Lions star James Hook has dismissed speculation linking him to a move away from the Ospreys.
Wales back dismisses speculation linking him to a move away
British and Irish Lions star James Hook has dismissed speculation linking him to a move away from the Ospreys.
Speculation about the 24-year-old's future has mounted following the emergence of Dan Biggar at fly-half - forcing Hook to play at inside centre.
A number of leading clubs from France and England were believed to be monitoring the situation, with the highly-talented Wales back likely to spark a scramble for his signature should he decide to leave.
However Hook, who has formed an encouraging partnership with Biggar, has insisted he is going nowhere and is happy playing anywhere for the Ospreys.
"At the moment, in fairness to Dan, he's playing well at 10 and I'm doing alright at 12 as well," Hook told the club's website.
"At the end of the day, I can say where I'd prefer to play, but I'm not in a position where I can tell the coaches where to pick me. If they want to pick me at 12, then I'm happy to do that job and I'll do it to the best of my ability.
"You've got to look at the bigger picture; you've got to do what's best for the team. Every player has a favourite position, yes mine is fly-half, but I'm not the first person to be asked to try something for the sake of the team and I won't be the last.
Opportunity
"I've been picked at 12 for the last couple of games and I think it's going well, I'm enjoying playing there.
"Dan has taken his opportunity and deserves to have the number 10 shirt at the moment. At the end of the day, I'm still playing, I'm in the team and I'm making a contribution.
"I think I've been playing quite well and we seem to be putting a decent partnership together. Being honest, I'm just happy to be playing, and not twiddling my thumbs on the side.
"I'd play anywhere if it means I'm playing and it helps the team out. It's a long season, there are lots of games still to be played, and maybe I'll get another chance at 10.
"If I do, it's up to me to take the opportunities and make it difficult for the coaches to pick Dan ahead of me. If I don't, we know what the result will be and I can't grumble about it."
