From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage

From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritageImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Kane James made his Wales debut in Saturday's loss to Argentina in San JuanByGareth Rhys OwenBBC Wales SportPublished2 minutes agoCommentsKane James' first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny island of Niue in the Pacific Ocean.There are fewer than 2,000 people on the island, one of the world's most isolated communities.More than 1,500 miles of ocean separate it from New Zealand, with just a single flight a week reaching its shores.Few places seem further removed from Welsh rugby, yet it is impossible to tell the story of Wales' newest international without starting there."It's quite an inspiring story, isn't it, really?" 21-year-old James told the Scrum V Podcast."How my parents ended up meeting each other and coming to Wales is pretty inspiring. It's such a cool heritage."The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South AfricaPublished2 days agoWales captain Lake in danger of missing South Africa TestPublished16 hours agoWales took step back against Pumas - prop CarrePublished2 days agoJames' story begins in Wales. His family's does not.The Exeter Chiefs back-row was born in Pembrokeshire while his parents were staying with his paternal grandparents but he grew up in Cardiff and learnt his rugby at St Peter's RFC.His father, Chris, enjoyed a distinguished career in Welsh club rugby before moving into coaching.It was rugby that first brought Kane's parents together.Chris travelled to Australia to play while Kane's mother, Audrey, had left Niue seeking work. The pair met on the other side of the world before settling in Wales."They somehow met each other and he brought her back to Wales," James added."She hasn't been back to Niue since she left - 21 years ago."James has never visited his mother's home bu...