James has been playing for Cabramatta in the Bundaberg Cup and before that he played for the Bankstown City Bulls in the same competition.
His performances have been impressing Wests supporters. A post on their forum commented that James had been "one of Cabramatta's best week in and week out. Held many backlines more fancied centres quiet whilst also showing some fancy footwork of his own."
James came into the Newtown team for Rd11 against the Bulldogs and played in the centres beside Francis Vaiotu.