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Sir Ian Botham's grandson picked to play rugby by Wales U18

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Image: Sir Ian Botham's grandson Jim has been picked to play for Wales

Sir Ian Botham's grandson Jim has been selected in the Wales U18 rugby union squad.

The flanker was born in Wales when his father Liam - who also played cricket for Hampshire - was playing rugby for Cardiff.

He could make his debut in Friday afternoon's match against Scotland.

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The match takes place at Swansea's St Helen's ground - a venue Sky Sports expert Sir Ian played cricket at for Somerset.