Loss adjustors have already visited the church to survey the shattered stained glass window depicting a nativity scene, a broken 17th Century wooden pulpit, a dented lectern and, most importantly, a smashed Victorian frieze behind the altar.

BBC: Prayers said at damaged abbey

Wherever Gatland does choose Hook, Devereux insists him leaving the Ospreys for a three-year deal at Perpignan is a ''big loss'' for Wales especially if there are internationals outside the International Rugby Board window.

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