Rugby World Cup

Botham can’t wait for crack at Aussies

by
The Rugby Paper Team
28 May 2017

SIR Ian Botham produced some of his most famous cricketing displays against Australia. Now, the former all-rounder’s grandson Jim is hoping to leave his mark on the auld enemy.
Young Botham will be in Jason Strange’s Wales side for their tournament opener with the Wallabies on Wednesday before he faces champions England and Samoa in one of the tournament’s toughest pools.
Cardiff Blues academy forward Botham said: “It will definitely be nice to have a go at the Australians and everyone is excited about that fixture because not many of us have played against them befo...

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