Will James has extended his contract with West-Country side, Gloucester Rugby, for another year. The extension means the Gloucester lock will stay with the club until the 2012-2013 season.

The 34 year old joined Gloucester back in 2006 and has made 52 starts for the club, appearing a total of 72 times. He has won 43 of those matches scoring three tries. He made his test debut for Wales against England at Twickenham in 2007.