It took Villa 22 minutes to win their first corner but Stoke keeper Thomas Sorensen got a firm fist to Ashley Young's kick and his right hook was in action again as Young curled in a free-kick after debutant Abdoulaye Faye fouled Villa striker John Carew.

BBC: Stoke 3-2 Aston Villa

Hook created it, firing a delightful cross-field kick into the grateful arms of Williams on the wing.

BBC: Worcester 16-47 Ospreys

However, Hook missed both conversions - the first regulation, the second a difficult kick from tight on the right touchline - and the home advantage was only 10-0.

BBC: Ospreys 30-32 Edinburgh

Another penalty for not rolling away at a ruck allowed Hook to kick his second penalty, bringing Wales back to just 6-7 behind as the half-hour mark approached.

BBC: Wales 19-13 Ireland