James Gaskell

Position(s)

Lock/Flanker

Height

2.01m

Weight

104 kgs

Date of Birth

20 May 90

Place of Birth

Crewe

Debut for Sharks

Cardiff Blues 2008

Previous clubs

Sandbach

Representative honours

England Saxons, U-20

Nickname

Jamma, Gask

Biog

The youngest captain in both the history of Sale Sharks and indeed the Premiership, James is still just 21 but has made a huge impact in what still has to be regarded as a fledgling career. Prior to the 2009/10 season he had made just four appearances for the first XV but 12 months later he was crowned not the Breakthrough Player of the Year but also the Players' Player of the Year. That came after he impressed at the 2009 Junior IRB World Cup and brought that form onto the domestic scene, making 21 appearances. Standing 6ft 7in, the gazelle-like 'Jamma' is primarily a lock but is also no slouch as a flanker, having played in the position for both Sandbach School and Rugby Club.  James was elevated to the England Saxons team during Spring 2011.

Favourites

- Meal

Spaghetti Carbonara

- Drink

Orange juice

QWhat activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

A Golf, Squash, DVDs

QWhat are your best rugby moments?

A Playing in 2009 IRB Under 20 Final v.NZ

QWhere is the most interesting place you have visited?

A New Zealand

QHave you any match day superstitions or routines?

A None