In his Perpignan contract, Hook is guaranteed to be released to Wales for all pre-World Cup training and matches.

BBC: Wales urged to pick James Hook at outside-half

James Hook converted, adding to his two earlier penalties, to extend their Heineken Cup home record for another season and restore a little pride.

BBC: Heineken Cup: Ospreys 29-17 Toulon

But Devereux believes France could be a good place for Hook to go, although it could be a difficult start for him because the World Cup comes at the beginning of his contract.

BBC: Wales urged to pick James Hook at outside-half

Hook appeared in the number 12 jersey last weekend in the Ospreys' 32-32 Heineken Cup draw at Leicester as Biggar won their selection debate.

BBC: Hook considered as Byrne stand-in

The Welsh club opened a six-point first-half lead through two Hook penalties before Ulster's young fly-half Niall O'Connor, making his first Heineken Cup appearance, reduced the deficit to three points with a 17th minute penalty.

BBC: Ulster 8-16 Ospreys