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Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-out
Key takeaways
- Janse van Rensburg first moved to England in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London Irish
- Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.
- He has been named on the bench for England's non-cap fixture against a France XV in Vannes on Friday.
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Janse van Rensburg first moved to England in 2021, when he swapped Japanese side NEC Green Rockets for London Irish
Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.
Janse van Rensburg, 29, was born in South Africa and appeared for the Springboks under-20 side, but, after a Rugby Football Union appeal to World Rugby over his eligibility, will qualify to play Test rugby for England in July after five years in the country.
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