Hook was only switched from inside centre to start in the coveted Welsh number 10 jersey after Jones had been ruled out of the game with a wrist injury.

And the 21-year-old laid claim to the job on a full-time basis as he led Wales to a 27-18 victory in the final match of the RBS 6 Nations with a stunning performance in the frenzied atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium and a personal haul of 22 points.

All of which leaves Jenkins with a major selection dilemma.

Late last summer, when Hook had played just two Tests and not even a handful of matches for the Ospreys, Jenkins appointed Jones as captain through to the World Cup.

The Wales coaching staff felt Hook would need more time to experience the challenges of Test rugby at inside centre before taking on the full-time fly-half duties - the same path New Zealands Dan Carter took.

But Jenkins is now reconsidering his options - and that could even mean Jones leading Wales into the World Cup as a non-playing captain.

Jenkins explained: James Hook has certainly done his chances no harm at all against England. He is a star of Welsh rugby going into the future.

The captains role and responsibility doesnt necessarily mean he has got to be in the team.

'If you are the captain of a squad you are the conduit between the players and the coach.

The importance of the relationship I need to have with the captain is huge and he is a barometer of how the squad is feeling and reacting.

The squad has got to identify with that player strongly.

Stephen is doing a great job in that role and I am comfortable he will be captain through to the World Cup.

But I have said all along the captaincy doesnt guarantee you a place in the team. Id be a fool not to understand that.

If Stephen is not playing well enough or I feel someone else is playing better on the day I will make selection choices and accommodate that.