James Botham, grandson of England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham, has signed his first senior contract with Cardiff Blues.
The back-row forward was joined by tight-head prop Keiron Assiratti and Shane Lewis-Hughes in signing first professional deals.
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Wales Under-20s international Botham is the son of former Cardiff wing Liam.
Assiratti has played at all Wales age grades having graduated from Rhondda clubs Wattstown and Treorchy.