JAMES Hook is hoping to take his club form onto the international stage when Wales begin their Six Nations campaign in Dublin on Sunday.

The former Osprey has been a star performer for new side Perpignan this term, despite the fact that the Catalan giants are struggling in the Top 14.

Hook has flourished at fly-half in the French league and could now be in line to wear the No. 10 shirt for Wales with Rhys Priestland struggling with a nagging knee injury.

The 26-year-old lost out to his Scarlets rival in the World Cup, although he did take over in the latter stages when Priestland was again struck down by injury.

And with a fresh start in France and a point to prove to his critics, Hook is confident the Six Nations could be a special one for both him and Wales.

"I was really disappointed with myself at the World Cup," he said.

"Personally it didn't go well at all. It was frustrating to have worked so hard to get to a level of performance only to lose it just when it really mattered.

"I'm not making excuses for the World Cup, the coaches believed in me and I wasn't happy with what I produced. But moving to France after that was a help, it was a clean break for me. I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm definitely enjoying it.

"I'm improving from playing week in, week out in one position and it gives you confidence. The more games you play there the better you get," Hook added.

"Expectations are going to be huge following the World Cup and we have to perform. We have the squad to do well and we have to aim to win it."