James has been playing rugby at Wimborne RFC since U7's

Plays open side flanker.

Captained Dorset and Wilts in Autumn 2007

Fractured foot in Nov 2007 whilst playing for his school (Canford)

Out until mid Jan 2008, missed all the South West Regional Development

Jan 2008 : Regained fitness

Invited to North v South England match at Broadstreet RC 27th Jan at 2nd Divisional Festival

Selected for 60 strong England Development Squad to train at Hartpury College during February Half Term week

February 2008: Selected for England A

Attending training weekends at Solihull School in preparation for International Rugby Festival to be held in April at Millfield School where line up includes France, Scotland, Wales and USA