Ian Botham’s grandson James named in Wales team to face Georgia

Ian Botham’s grandson James named in Wales team to face Georgia

Wayne Pivac has called on Ian Botham’s son James to boost Welsh hopes of winning (Mike Egerton/PA)

James Botham – grandson of England cricket great  Ian Botham – will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup clash against Georgia.

The 22-year-old Cardiff Blues flanker was called up to Wales’ Nations Cup squad on Monday and he has played just 13 professional games.

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