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Date of birth: 8/1/1979
Position: Fly-half
Test caps: 20
Test Debut: France, 2001
Test points: 52
Current Club: Sharks
Strengths: The kingpin in the Springbok line-up, James means so much more to the team than his rugby talent. Adding to his seige-gun boot, accurate goal-kicking, visionary distribution and ferocious defence of his channel, is his magnetic ability to energise team-mates. He adds a different dimension to the Bok number-10 role.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent. Like most fly-halves that play for South Africa, James can be a world-class performer one game and then put in a rookie performance the next. He also still needs to iron out some defensive flaws.
Likely headline: 'USA get Butch(ered)'
Did you know?: James's real name is Andrew David James. 'Butch' is just his nickname!
