England Call-up Bristol Bears Centre Benhard Janse Van Rensburg
RFU-backed eligibility changes bring Benhard Janse van Rensburg into England's squad, while 19-year-old Noah Caluori and first-time call-ups add depth.
- England head coach Steve Borthwick named a 42-man training squad on Monday for the inaugural Nations Championship, featuring Pretoria-born Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg in his first international call-up.
- Janse van Rensburg qualifies on residency grounds from July 8 after the Rugby Football Union successfully lobbied World Rugby to bypass his 2016 appearance for the South Africa Under-20s.
- Six uncapped players join the squad, including Saracens scrum-half Charlie Bracken and Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland, while seasoned centres Ollie Lawrence and Henry Arundell were left out.
- Although ineligible for the July 4 opener against South Africa in Johannesburg, Janse van Rensburg will be available for subsequent matches against Fiji and Argentina later in July.
- Lock George Martin returns from injury as the squad prepares for a demanding itinerary involving over 25,000 miles of travel across three continents during the summer tour.
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The Toronto Star
England’s rugby team calls up South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg ahead of summer tests
LONDON (AP) — South Africa-born center Benhard Janse van Rensburg was included in England's rugby squad for the first time Monday with the potential to make his senior international debut
Idaho State Journal
England's rugby team calls up South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg ahead of summer tests
South Africa-born center Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been included in England’s rugby squad for the first time. He was named in England’s extended 42-man training squad by head coach Steve Borthwick after qualifying on five-year residency grounds from July…
England name squad for 3-day training camp ahead of Springbok Test
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 42-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship. The squad assembled on Monday, 18 May and will train at England’s Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park until Wednesday. England begin their Nations Championship campaign against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July, followed by matches against Fiji and Argentina. Former Junior Springbok included Fo…
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