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Tom James

Position
Scrum-half
Tom James is a professional scrum-half for the Northampton Saints, dictating tempo from the base of the ruck. Track Tom's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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49.1
Index
24thof 57 halfbacks
177th in the Premiership · top 42% at halfbacks
Attack
48
Defence
69
Impact
15
Form ranking within the Premiership — per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks in that competition, not a career index. Tom has 7 matches on record there.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable defensive cover off the bench

Across 15 appearances as a replacement, James has contributed more as a defensive presence than a ball-carrier, averaging a tackle per outing over a combined 162 minutes of action. His carrying numbers are modest and situational, reflecting the limited, controlled way he is used when introduced. When opportunities do arise, his best outings show he can make a sharper impact, peaking at 3 carries and 3 tackles in a single game.

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Match History
Premiership2026/272 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Newcastle Red Bulls crestvs Newcastle Red Bulls31 Oct 202641371Harlequins crestvs Harlequins25 Oct 20262031—
Total61681
Champions Cup2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Connacht crestvs Connacht17 Oct 20261012—
Total1012—
Champions Cup2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Bulls crestvs Bulls14 Dec 202520——3Section Paloise crestvs Section Paloise07 Dec 2025————
Total20——3
About Tom James

Tom James is a professional rugby union scrum-half registered with the Northampton Saints, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with dictating tempo from the base of the ruck.

As a scrum-half, Tom features for the Northampton Saints across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

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

Frequently Asked
What position does Tom James play?
Tom James plays scrum-half for the Northampton Saints.
Which team does Tom James play for?
Tom James plays for the Northampton Saints, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Northampton Saints play their home games?
The Northampton Saints are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Tom James's fixtures and stats?
Follow Tom James's fixtures, results, match appearances and Northampton Saints news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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