澳大利亚橄榄球队前锋乔什·坎厄姆在2026年国家锦标赛中创造了球队历史纪录[1]。这位25岁的运动员在对意大利的比赛中被评为最佳球员，成为126年来瓦拉比斯队历史上第一位得分3次尝试的二排后卫[1]。坎厄姆的出众表现也使其入选了多位国际评论员的世界XV阵容[1]。
坎厄姆身高202厘米，体重119公斤，在墨尔本长大时曾打篮球至少到18岁[1]。这段篮球经历赋予了他罕见的球技和传球能力，使其被队友称为"baller"[1]。英国前10号斯图亚特·巴恩斯在伦敦《泰晤士报》撰文评价："坎厄姆拥有一位具有贡献尝试能力的锁，但更引人注目的是他拥有一双精妙的手，允许他将球从崩溃处转移到开放空间"[1]。坎厄姆在2026年国家锦标赛中对爱尔兰、法国和意大利的比赛中均表现出色[1]。
坎厄姆的体育天赋在家族中有迹可循[1]。他的哥哥本·坎厄姆是澳大利亚赛艇队成员，在巴黎奥运会男子八人艇中划桨，而其父亲杰里米在1980年代为北安普顿效力[1]。
Josh Canham has etched his name into Australian rugby history, becoming the first second-row forward in 126 years to score three tries in a single test match [1]. The 25-year-old achieved this milestone during a 2026 international fixture against Italy, where his performance earned him player-of-the-match honors [1].
Canham's exceptional ball-handling skills and passing ability—qualities rarely seen in forwards—have drawn widespread acclaim from rugby analysts [1]. Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes highlighted the standout nature of his talents, noting that Canham possesses "delicate hands that allow him to move the ball from the breakdown into open space" [1]. His teammates have dubbed him a "baller," a testament to his versatile athleticism [1].
The standout performances came during the 2026 international championship series, where Canham impressed across matches against Ireland, France, and Italy [1]. His display has been so notable that multiple commentators have selected him for their World XV teams [1]. Standing 202 centimeters tall and weighing 119 kilograms, Canham's physical attributes are complemented by his basketball background—he played the sport until at least age 18 while growing up in Melbourne [1]. This basketball experience has evidently shaped his spatial awareness and handling prowess on the rugby field, setting him apart from typical forwards. His sporting pedigree extends beyond his own achievements: his brother Ben Canham is an Australian rower who competed in the men's eight at the Paris Olympics [1], while their father Jeremy played for Northampton in the 1980s [1].