"It's great to sign my first professional deal, and I am really happy it's at Cardiff Blues, where I've spent the last three years in the academy," Botham said. England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is looking forward to supporting his grandson James when he makes his rugby debut for Wales. In Penney we trust? "It's great to sign my first professional deal and I'm really happy it's at Cardiff Blues, where I've spent the last three years in the academy," he said. The Wales Under-20s back-row forward, who is the son of former Cardiff wing Liam, has signed along with tight-head prop Keiron Assiratti and Shane Lewis-Hughes.Botham, 21, who was born in Cardiff and made his Guinness PRO14 debut earlier this season against Connacht, told the club’s website: “It’s great to sign my first professional deal and I’m really happy it’s at Cardiff Blues, where I’ve spent the last three years in the academy. "You only have to look at the likes of Owen Lane, Jarrod Evans and Dillon Lewis to see how quickly young players can progress at Cardiff Blues, so this is definitely the right environment for me to improve as a player. Botham, who plays in the back … London: Jim Botham, the grandson of England cricket great Ian Botham, is set to make his representative international debut — but in rugby union and for …
Sir Ian Terence Botham OBE (born 24 November 1955) is an English cricket commentator and a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017. James Botham is looking forward to a future in the senior ranks with Cardiff La Liga backs Barca's €700m clause in Messi exit rowFerrari inquest begins after worst result for a decadeHamilton storms to Spa win, Ferrari finish point-lessJames Botham, grandson of Sir Ian, earns Cardiff Blues professional deal Jim Botham, the grandson of England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, has been selected to play rugby for Wales Under-18 against Scotland Under-18. James Botham - the son of former Cardiff rugby player Liam - is in the Wales Under-18 team to play Scotland in Swansea on Friday. James Botham, grandson of Sir Ian, is following his family's long line of strong sporting stock as he links up with Wales for the Under-20s World Rugby Championship in Georgia. "I'm also really excited about the potential of this squad and what we can achieve in the future with so many good young players coming through to compliment the established guys and internationals. "It was a massive honour to make my PRO14 debut earlier in the season having played a lot in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, in the A-League and Cardiff RFC - now I am hungry for more. 27 March 2019 • 8:19pm C ardiff Blues have handed James Botham, grandson of cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, his first professional contract. Find out more James Botham, grandson of cricket great Sir Ian Botham, has signed his first professional deal with the Cardiff Blues.Botham, who plays in the back row, made his Blues debut against Connacht earlier this season and has also represented Wales at U20 level.He was born in Cardiff while father Liam was playing for the club - Cardiff RFC - which morphed into the Blues when Welsh rugby was reorganised. Ian Botham receiving a knighthood in 2007 with grandson James (right). This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Ian Botham; Botham als Batsman (Schlagmann) in Trent Bridge, 1983 Spieler-Informationen Name Sir Ian Terence Botham Geboren 24. The 21-year-old, a former Wales Under-20 international, made his Pro 14 debut for the Blues earlier this season. The grandson of all-round cricketer Sir Ian Botham, James was born in Cardiff whilst his father Liam Botham was playing for Cardiff RFC as a wing. "You only have to look at the likes of Owen Lane, Jarrod Evans and Dillon Lewis to see how quickly young players can progress at Cardiff Blues, so this is definitely the right environment for me to improve as a player," he added.Botham was born in Cardiff and he has also represented Wales in sevens and at under-18 level.Botham's grandfather, Ian, 63, is considered one of the finest allrounders in cricket history and was one of England's top sports personalities in the 1980s.Receive breaking rugby news, team and player announcements, exclusive content and ticket presale information.Explore LIVE Rugby your way with the Rugby Xplorer App.Inspiring all Australians to celebrate and play our great global game. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Cricket superstar Sir Ian Botham's grandson to make Wales Under-20 debut in Scotland. The grandson of all-round cricketer Sir Ian Botham, James was born in Cardiff whilst his father Liam Botham was playing for Cardiff RFC as a wing. Tahs coach's blueprint showing signs of things to come: 5 thing we learntMore action locked in for Super Saturday on September 5The Rebels have never made the Super Rugby finals. James is the latest Botham to become a professional sportsmanSir Ian Botham with nine-year-old James (right) after receiving his knighthood in 2007