England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Summary
Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who previously played rugby for South Africa’s under-20 team, has been called up to train with the England rugby squad. He qualifies to play for England due to a successful appeal and paperwork, allowing him to participate in matches against Fiji and Argentina this summer.Key Facts
- Janse van Rensburg played a short 20-minute game for South Africa’s under-20 team in 2016.
- The Rugby Football Union appealed that this did not tie him permanently to South Africa.
- He moved from South African rugby to English clubs London Irish and Bristol Bears.
- He will be eligible for England games on 11 July against Fiji and 18 July against Argentina.
- He cannot play in the 4 July match against South Africa because he is not qualified yet.
- Janse van Rensburg replaces two Bath players, Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh, in the squad.
- Other players called up include young talents and established players covering various positions.
- England will hold short training camps before naming the final squad for the Nations Championship.
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