Gloucester confirm James Hook signing

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on May 25, Gloucester secured the services of James Hook ahead of next season
The Welsh international, who joins from Perpignan who have been relegated from the Top14, will link up with John Afoa, Mariano Galarza, Richard Hibbard and Greig Laidlaw who are also on their way to Kingsholm.
He said: “I would like to thank everyone at Perpignan for the past three years, which have been memorable. It’s very disappointing to see the side relegated, but I’m sure they will bounce right back and I sincerely hope they do so.
“However, I’m absolutely delighted to be embarking upon the next exciting phase of my career as a Gloucester Rugby player.
“I was fortunate to have a number of options, but what stood out for me when I spoke to Stephen Vaughan was how much Gloucester wanted me to be part of their plans. They have huge ambitions and made it clear to me the role they wanted me to play in that.
“The talent in the squad is terrific, the training facilities are top notch and it’s a wonderful area for myself and my family to settle in. And I had a taste of the Kingsholm atmosphere last season when I played here for Perpignan. That was phenomenal and I can’t wait to experience that again.
“The prospect of playing for Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership is massively exciting. It’s a new challenge, but one I’m looking forward to hugely. I can’t wait to get started.”