Welsh rugby has the chance to pay tribute to one of its most popular players of the professional era when James Hook heads into his testimonial match in Neath on Friday evening.
It will also be an opportunity for Hook himself to say a proper farewell to supporters and fellow players after he was denied such a chance when he retired during the pandemic.
There won’t be a shortage of stars gracing the occasion, with the likes of Shane Williams, Mike Phillips, Jonathan Thomas, Colin Charvis and Mark Taylor lining up for a James Hook Select XV against a Classic Lions XV that includes names such as Phil Vickery, Ma’ama Molitika, Nick Williams and Delon Armitage.
