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20 QUESTIONS WITH...JAMES BAKER

20 QUESTIONS WITH...JAMES BAKER

Rich Ashton4 May 2021 - 15:30

Learn more about our legendary prop!

Year joined: 2000.

Role: Prop, Rams Academy and Juniors coach.

Best rugby memory: The 19-12 win at Henley in January, 2020.

I was man-of-the-match and it’s a special memory.

Worst rugby memory: The first time we played at Lydney – we got absolutely pumped.

We had a red card early on and we got destroyed. The scrum went to pot and it was a bad day all round.

Favourite food: Steak.

Favourite drink: Pepsi Max.

Favourite travel destination: Tavistock, Devon.

Favourite Rams try: My length-of-the-field score against Newton Abbot.

Favourite ever try: Not sure!

Favourite ever player(s): Jason Leonard.

Favourite current player: Faf de Klerk.

Other hobbies: Fly-fishing.

Favourite TV show: Vikings.

Favourite musician: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.

Favourite album: Blossom by Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.

Favourite rugby ground(s): The Stoop.

Second team: I’d say London Irish, but I’ll go with Harlequins for the girlfriend!

Favourite other sports: Badminton, squash and other racquet sports.

One rule change you'd make in rugby: At the line-out I don’t like the fact if you hold on they can come round the side – I think it’s a silly rule they brought in a couple of seasons ago.

Best thing about Rams RFC: The atmosphere and the lads in general – the people make it a great club.

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