England add Roebuck to squad for Nations Championship clash with Fiji
Tom Roebuck joins England for two Nations Championship matches after George Furbank was ruled out by appendicitis and surgery, officials said.
- England added Sale wing Tom Roebuck to their squad for the remaining Nations Championship fixtures against Fiji and Argentina after full-back George Furbank was ruled out with appendicitis.
- Furbank underwent surgery in Johannesburg to remove his appendix on the eve of the 45-21 defeat to South Africa, sidelining him from the July tour.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick praised Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg, calling him "an excellent player, a very strong ball-carrier, a formidable tackler" set for his international debut against Fiji.
- Full-Back Freddie Steward is expected to return against Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium after missing the South Africa match, while Alex Mitchell is in contention to start.
- The team will travel to Argentina on July 18 for their third fixture in this inaugural Nations Championship, as Borthwick focuses on securing the right result against Fiji.
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Nations Championship: England call up Tom Roebuck for Fiji and Argentina games after George Furbank surgery
Tom Roebuck has been called up for England’s upcoming Nations Championship matches against Fiji and Argentina after full-back George Furbank was ruled out by appendicitis. Furbank underwent surgery in South Africa to have his appendix removed on the eve of England’s 45-21 defeat to the Springboks in Johannesburg. It was the latest setback for Northampton’s Furbank, who has battled a succession of injuries since his last England outing in Novembe…
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