16 th March 2007

Position: Flanker
Weight 17st 6lbs (111kg)
Height 6ft  4” (1.93m).
Date of Birth: 2/4/85
Birthplace: Windsor, Berks.
Education: Wellington College, Berkshire

At 18 years James started his London Wasps and England representative debut, the youngest Premiership player for London Wasps, his first  match against NEC Harlequins and the latter for England Under 18s. After only one season with England U19s he was called up to join the England U21s, where he gained recognition as the  only player to have played each and every 20 games for that age group, during two successive years.

After the team achieved the Grand Slam at that level in 2006, he was selected in May 2006 for the England team in May 2006 that played the Barbarians at Twickenham. As a  powerful and dynamic back rower and excellent ball carrier, he was called up for the  England Sevens in 2006 playing in Dubai and George. Swiftly followed selection for the England Saxons team. James having played in both Saxons matches against Italy and Ireland in February 2007. On the 17th March 2007 James made his debut in the England senior side in the RBS 6 Nations Cup against Wales at the Millennium Stadium Cardiff.

He has an unusual attribute for a Rugby Player having beaten Olympic cyclist Rob Hayles in a charity sprint cycling race at Twickenham Stadium! This event was to raise money for his former England U21 team mate Matt Hampson and other injured players. He singles out Lawrence Dallaglio as his sporting hero for his inspirational leadership and advice and says his parents and former London Wasps Coach Warren Gatland, have played a huge and significant part on his career to date.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS:

England U18s

England U19s (2003/04)

Young England Sevens

England U21s (2005 Six Nations and World Championships, 2006 Six Nations and World Championships).

England XV (2006)

England Sevens (2006/07)Dubai & George.

England Saxons Italy, Scotland, Ireland & NZ Maoris 2007

England RBS 6 Nations 2007

England - Wales & France (2007)

England RBS 6 Nations 2008

England vs Wales  (2008)