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BRITISH and Irish Lions star James Hook is considering a sensational defection to Australia to join the Melbourne Rebels.
The 75-Test Welsh playmaker has a release clause from his contract with French club Perpignan after they were relegated from the Top 14, leading to a frenzied chase between four countries for his services.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal that the Rebels have offered Hook a two-year deal that would see him assume the troublesome No.10 jersey once worn by Danny Cipriani, James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale.
But the Rebels face stiff competition from Hook's old club Ospreys, who would hold a sentimental edge.
It was also revealed on Monday that South African Super Rugby franchises Sharks and Stormers are interested in signing Hook, while French club Lyon remain another option.
Hook, once likened to All Blacks superstar Dan Carter at the start of his career, is Wales's fourth highest all-time points-scorer and has played at five-eighth, centre and fullback at Test level.
The 28-year-old would certainly deliver the Rebels significant marketing exposure, but if he snubs their offer it would be a bitter blow for a franchise that has already been rebuked by Wallabies duo Matt Toomua and Christian Lealiifano.
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Melbourne is desperate to land a Test quality five-eighth after the departure of the three amigos left their stocks bare.
Meanwhile, Melbourne has been hit with another injury blow as they prepare to host the high-flying Waratahs on Friday night.
Halfback Luke Burgess has been ruled out for up to two months with a knee injury suffered in the win against Queensland last weekend.
It gives an opportunity for Josh Holmes to make a stunning return to Super Rugby against his old club.
Holmes was signed on a short-term deal by the Rebels after injury to their other halfback Nick Stirzaker.
Holmes, who has been running around in Sydney club rugby for Warringah the past year, will fight it out with rookie Ben Meehan for a place in the starting side.
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