Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Summary
Former England rugby player Danny Care criticized the decision to include South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in England’s training squad for upcoming Tests. Janse van Rensburg became eligible to play for England through residency, but Care feels young English players missed out on opportunities.Key Facts
- Benhard Janse van Rensburg was born in South Africa and played for South Africa’s under-20 team in 2016.
- He became eligible to play for England in July 2024 through World Rugby’s five-year residency rule.
- Janse van Rensburg moved to England in 2021 and currently plays for Bristol Bears.
- England head coach Steve Borthwick selected Janse van Rensburg in the 42-player training squad ahead of summer Test matches.
- Former England scrum-half Danny Care said young English players Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh lost chances because of Janse van Rensburg’s selection.
- Care acknowledged Janse van Rensburg is a good player but questions if he can help England win the World Cup.
- Janse van Rensburg will not play in the first Test against South Africa but will be available for matches against Fiji and Argentina later in July.
- England has been looking for a strong centre player to replace Manu Tuilagi and hope Janse van Rensburg can fill that role.
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