England Allowed to Pick Springboks-Tied Centre as World Rugby Give Greenlight Under 'Exceptional Circumstances'

South African to play for England at 2027 Rugby World Cup after Borthwick appeal

England’s midfield is set for a major boost as Benhard Janse van Rensburg, one of the Premiership’s standout centres, will be eligible for England selection from the 2026-27 season. According to The Telegraph, the World Rugby regulations committee has ruled that the 28-year-old can switch allegiances from South Africa under “exceptional circumstances,” following a successful appeal by the Rugby Football Union. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community …

Ex-Junior Bok cleared to play for England

A former SA U20 player has been cleared by World Rugby to become eligible to play for England due to his being an “exceptional” case. World Rugby approved a rare exemption allowing centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to switch allegiance from South Africa to England. The Bristol Bears centre has long been considered “captured” by South Africa due to his brief appearance for the Junior Springboks at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship. At the tim…

England allowed to pick Springboks-tied centre as World Rugby give greenlight under 'exceptional circumstances'

England's centre stocks look set to be significantly boosted next year with World Rugby making an exception for Benhard Janse van Rensburg.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg eligible for England following yr

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, among the many Prem’s main centres, will definitely be supplied for England selection from the autumn of 2026 after a World Rugby tips board dominated that he would possibly change over obligations from South Africa. Telegraph Sport can expose that Janse van Rensburg, that may play both inside or exterior centre, will definitely be an England Qualified Player (EQP) initially of the 2026-27 interval after the Rugby Foo…