Toulon director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre was in no doubt that the big-match experience the Blues have gathered under Young was a major factor in their favour.
James, who turns 34 on 24 July and has also played for Pontypridd, Bridgend, Celtic Warriors and Harlequins, will add another level of experience to the Blues squad.
Ancelotti took the opportunity to give further experience to youngsters Josh McEachran and Daniel Sturridge as the Blues comfortably saw out a crucial and morale-boosting win.
Mr. RANDALL: I think the hardship of the delta and the black experience in the delta was the thing that encouraged a lot of people to go into the blues.
"Cardiff Blues are a very good team who are more used to playing in these big games than us after their experience in the Heineken Cup, " Saint-Andre said.