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Paul James (rugby union)

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Paul James (born 13 May 1982 in Neath, Wales) is a former Welsh international rugby union player. James' position of choice was as a prop. In November 2009, James was called into the Wales team to play in the problem tight-head position against New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on 7 November 2009.[1]

BornPaul James
(1982-05-13) 13 May 1982 (age 44)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb; 254 lb)
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Paul James
BornPaul James
(1982-05-13) 13 May 1982 (age 44)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb; 254 lb)
SchoolDwr-y-Felin Comprehensive School
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Ospreys
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–03 Neath 23 (5)
2004–06 Swansea 2 (5)
2012–15 Bath 74 (5)
Correct as of 30 May 2015
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–12, 2015–18 Ospreys 232 (35)
Correct as of 31 December 2017
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2016 Wales 66 (0)
Correct as of 12 March 2016
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In May 2012 he agreed a two-year contract with Bath Rugby[2][3]

On 20 October 2014, it was announced James would return to Ospreys on a two-year deal at the end of the Aviva Premiership season.[4] James coached junior side Baglan rfc.

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