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James Benjamin

Position
Hooker
James Benjamin is a professional hooker for the Dragons, throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker. Track James's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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49.6
Index
340thof 802 front-row forwards
1472nd overall · top 42% at front-row forwards
Attack
52
Defence
44
Impact
55
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. James has 35 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable defensive anchor, steady ball-carrier

Across 35 appearances for Dragons, Benjamin has built a profile defined primarily by defensive consistency, averaging close to five tackles per match and accumulating over 160 in total. His carrying numbers are modest in volume but purposeful, suggesting a hooker used in a controlled, set-piece-oriented role rather than as a primary ball-runner. Peak performances of 17 tackles and 7 carries in a single game indicate he can step up his workload significantly when the match demands it.

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2024 United Rugby Championship
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
United Rugby Championship2025/261 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors11 Oct 2025304—7
Total304—7
Challenge Cup2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Montpellier crestvs Montpellier06 Dec 202443464
Total43464
About James Benjamin

James Benjamin is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Dragons, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.

As a hooker, James features for the Dragons across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow James Benjamin's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Dragons news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does James Benjamin play?
James Benjamin plays hooker for the Dragons.
Which team does James Benjamin play for?
James Benjamin plays for the Dragons, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Dragons play their home games?
The Dragons are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow James Benjamin's fixtures and stats?
Follow James Benjamin's fixtures, results, match appearances and Dragons news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
Teammates
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Next@ Edinburgh04 DecNext@ Cheetahs13 Dec31 Octvs Zebre35–1424 Oct@ Ospreys14–3116 Octvs USA Perpignan29–14
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