No-one doubts Hook's prodigious talent, but the young fly-half is in that difficult second season and has been struggling to control and direct games for the Ospreys.

He was on form with his goal-kicking in the win over the Blues, but it is the Ospreys' inability to score tries from plentiful possession that is frustrating their fans.

His game management will be closely monitored in January, but Stephen Jones's injury concerns could still guarantee Hook a starting place for Wales.

Our verdict: COOLING

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