Injured Wales flanker James Botham released from Six Nations squad

Cardiff forward Seb Davies has been called in.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024 - 11:34

Andrew Baldock

Flanker James Botham has been released from Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad due to a knee injury.

The Welsh Rugby Union said that Botham, who is the grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham, was hurt during Saturday’s 27-26 defeat against Scotland.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more six nations articles

Craig Casey dejected after the match 5/2/2026

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

France v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Significant Ireland changes likely for Six Nations clash with Italy

Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Reasons to be fearful for Ireland: The Azzurri are whipping boys no more

More in this section

Significant Ireland changes likely for Six Nations clash with Italy

S Reasons to be fearful for Ireland: The Azzurri are whipping boys no more

St Michaels College v Cistercian College, Roscrea - Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Second Round

Excellent first half sees Michael's book semi-final spot at Roscrea's expense

Wales #Six Nations Place: UK

<p>STARTING BERTH: Ireland's Craig Casey. Pic: Ben Brady</p>

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

READ NOW

Injured Wales flanker James Botham released from Six Nations squad

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Injured Wales flanker James Botham released from Six Nations squad

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Most Read