James Hook knows just how quickly Warren Gatland can work his magic in Wales - but still expects formidable Ireland to prove too strong in the blockbuster opening Six Nations showdown.
Gatland’s second-coming for Wales before this year's championship has been overshadowed by the dark cloud hanging over his employers, the Welsh Rugby Union.
The WRU has been rocked by an avalanche of allegations including sexism, misogyny, racism and homophobia, and has since responded with major reform proposals to save a failing organisation.