Across 65 matches Hume has been a consistent presence in the Ulster midfield, averaging nearly seven carries and close to a quarter of a kilometre gained per game — figures that point to a workhorse rather than a peripheral runner. His tackle count sits above five per outing and he has reached 14 in a single match, suggesting he is heavily involved on both sides of the ball. The try return of 13 over that span is modest but his value clearly lies in the metres he generates and the defensive work he puts in across close to 4 400 minutes of action.
James Hume is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, James features for the Ulster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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