About Billy James
Born 1956. Billy James is a British rugby union player.
William John James (born 18 July 1956) is a former Welsh international rugby union player.
A hooker, he captained the Wales national rugby union team on one occasion against Ireland in 1987. James played his club rugby for Aberavon RFC where he was initially nurtured under the eye of club legend and then captain Morton Howells, whom he succeeded in the front row berth.
James was one of three front row Internationals in the Aberavon RFC side at that time β Clive Williams and John Richardson being the others.
He captained Aberavon in the 1979β80, 1980β81, 1984β85, 1987β88 & 1988β89 seasons.
In 1989 James was one of several leading players who fell out with the management of the club over several issues, the major one being finance and the way forward. No agreement was reached and he was one of nineteen players who left the club. He finished his career with Swansea RFC. He played 3 seasons for the whites making over 60 appearances and scored 2 tries and 4 conversions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Billy James?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Billy James born?
Billy James was born on 18 July 1956 in Port Talbot.
What is Billy James's occupation?
Billy James is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Billy James?
Billy James is British.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: Billy James (rugby union)
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