James Botham
Updated: 12/20/2025, 11:40:27 AM Wikipedia source
James Ian Botham (born 22 February 1998) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship club Cardiff and the Wales national team.
Infobox
2017
Wales 7s
Full name
James Ian Botham
Born
(1998-02-22) 22 February 1998 (age 27)Cardiff, Wales
Height
1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight
108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
School
Sedbergh School
Notable relative(s)
Liam Botham (father)Ian Botham (grandfather)
Position(s)
Flanker, Number 8
Current team
Cardiff
Years
Team
2016–
Cardiff
2017–2018
Wales U20
2020–
Wales
Tables
· Career statistics › List of international tries
1
1
No.
1
Date
3 July 2021
Venue
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Opponent
Canada
Score
12–5
Result
68–12
Competition
2021 July rugby union tests
2
2
No.
2
Date
3 February 2024
Venue
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Opponent
Scotland
Score
5–27
Result
26–27
Competition
2024 Six Nations
3
3
No.
3
Date
23 November 2024
Venue
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Opponent
South Africa
Score
10-45
Result
12-45
Competition
2024 end-of-year rugby union internationals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 3 July 2021 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | Canada | 12–5 | 68–12 | 2021 July rugby union tests |
| 2 | 3 February 2024 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | Scotland | 5–27 | 26–27 | 2024 Six Nations |
| 3 | 23 November 2024 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | South Africa | 10-45 | 12-45 | 2024 end-of-year rugby union internationals |
References
- www.ultimaterugby.comhttps://www.ultimaterugby.com/james-botham
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/sport/cricket/article/wales-inherits-botham-dynasty-rzjgvj7lw
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/nov/19/james-botham-debuts-for-wales-against-georgia-in-autumn-nations-clash-rugby-union
- "Pro14: James Botham and Keiron Assiratti signs first Cardiff deal"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47722375
- "James Botham, grandson of Sir Ian, earns Cardiff professional deal"https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/11676803/james-botham-grandson-of-sir-ian-earns-cardiff-blues-professional-deal
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/james-botham-grandad-just-tells-me-to-smash-it-i-want-to-make-my-own-name-2909n2l9r
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpvge6n2de2o
- "'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"https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/this-dream-hes-always-said-11098155
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/39052897
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/38768980
- "Wales call up James Botham and Johnny McNicholl"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54966413
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/54985119
- Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regionshttps://www.wru.wales/2021/01/wales-name-squad-for-2021-guinness-six-nations/
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/57381943
- PlanetRugbyhttps://www.planetrugby.com/james-botham-injury-blow-hits-cardiff-ahead-of-united-rugby-championship
- BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/59915822
- Wales Onlinehttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/heart-breaking-injury-ruined-wales-29185894
- "Players eager to avoid politics but appeal for time"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cjw0xwly098o