Liam James Botham (born 26 August 1977) is an English former professional sportsman who played both codes of rugby football and cricket.
Botham left cricket in 1997 after one senior season and signed for rugby union club West Hartlepool, where he played as a wing or fullback.
Botham made his début for the England under-21 team in 1997 against France, and then played in the SANZAR tournament in South Africa in 1998.
In 2004, Botham also played for London Broncos on loan, and in 2005 signed for Wigan Warriors, feeling he could not get a regular place in the Rhinos team.
Their son James plays rugby union for Cardiff Blues and made his full international debut for Wales in 2020.