Springbok no. 336 · Flank
James Starke
Jacobus Joubert Starke · WP
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
25Age at debut
Test career
1956
First test
1 Sep 1956, age 25 · Flank v New Zealand, Eden Park, Auckland
Biography
James Starke was a tough flanker who joined the 1956 tour of New Zealand as an injury replacement and played in the fourth Test at Eden Park, his only cap. Born in Durbanville on 16 May 1931 and educated at Rondebosch, he played only for the Maties club and was a member of the Western Province side that won the Currie Cup. He died on 25 July 2018.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 1956 |  New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Flank | L 5–11 | WP |