James Botham

James Botham (born 22 February 1998) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Cardiff Blues as a flanker. He is a Wales international.[1]

James Botham
Birth nameJames Ian Botham
Date of birth (1998-02-22) 22 February 1998
Place of birthCardiff, Wales
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Notable relative(s)Liam Botham (father)
Ian Botham (grandfather)
Rugby union career
Current team Cardiff Blues
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019- Cardiff Blues 13 (10)
Correct as of 28 November 2020 (UTC)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-2019
2020-		 Wales U20
Wales		  
2		 (0)
(0)

Early life

The grandson of all-round cricketer Ian Botham, James was born in Cardiff while his father Liam Botham was playing for Cardiff RFC as a wing. After his father moved to Newcastle Falcons for the 2000/1 season, James was educated Sedbergh School, a boarding school in Cumbria.[2][3]

Club career

James joined the Cardiff Blues academy in 2016, and in the 2018/19 season started making appearances for the senior team, initially in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, and then debuted in the Pro14 against Connacht Rugby. Botham signed his first professional contract with Cardiff in March 2019.[4][5]

International career

Botham made his debut for Wales under-18 on 25 March 2016 against Scotland under-18 at St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea, scoring a try in the 31-30 victory.[6] He has since made his debut for the Wales under-20 squad.[1]

On 16 November 2020, Botham was called up to the senior Wales rugby side for the Autumn Nations Cup tournament. [7]

References
  1. "James Botham". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  2. Steve May (31 May 2017). "Wales inherits Botham dynasty". The Times. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  3. Media, P. A. (2020-11-19). "James Botham has 'big future' with Wales, says Pivac as player makes debut". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. "Pro14: James Botham and Keiron Assiratti signs first Cardiff Blues deal". BBC Sport. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  5. "James Botham, grandson of Sir Ian, earns Cardiff Blues professional deal". Sky Sports. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  6. Andy Howell (25 March 2016). "'This is his dream... He's always said he's Welsh!' English cricket legend Ian Botham has no qualms about his grandson playing for Wales". Wales Online. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  7. "Wales call up James Botham and Johnny McNicholl". BBC Rugby Union. 16 November 2020.
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