Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes his England debut in an uncapped match against a France XV in Vannes after being ineligible to play Test rugby for England on residency grounds until 8 July. Several outlets report he is set to feature off the bench for England XVS in Friday’s non-cap international. During the match, France take control and win 35-19. Sky Sports and other reports say Janse van Rensburg comes on in the 52nd minute and that, despite the opportunity to make an impact, he makes handling errors. One highlight described by multiple sources is a routine run-in in which the ball slips from his hands shortly after he enters the game, limiting his involvement as England trail 28-12 when he appears. While England are unable to recover from the deficit, France’s victory is portrayed as decisive. The Guardian also notes the match is not classified as a Test, which allows Janse van Rensburg to be selected despite the residency ineligibility that would apply to official Test matches.
Janse van Rensburg debuts for England as France XV beat England XVS 35-19
Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes his England debut in an uncapped match against a France XV in Vannes after being ineligible to play Test rugby for England on residency grounds until 8 July. Several o...
- Benhard Janse van Rensburg, a South Africa-born centre, is set to debut for England in an uncapped match against France XV in Vannes.
- The match is described as non-cap and not a Test, allowing his selection despite residency ineligibility until 8 July.
- Janse van Rensburg comes on off the bench in the 52nd minute.
- England lose 35-19 to France XV.
- One described turning moment is a handling slip as he receives a routine run-in shortly after entering the game.
France XV 35-19 England XVSouth Africa-born back came on in 52nd minuteBenhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their non-cap international in Vannes.South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg was brought on in the 52nd minute and shortly after he was presented with a routine run-in, only for the ball to slip from his hands. The opportunity was England’s last chance to start reeling in a 28-12 deficit and otherwise the Bristol centre’s involvement was limited. Continue reading...
2 months agoBenhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their non-cap international in Vannes.
2 months agoBenhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their non-cap international in Vannes.
2 months agoSouth Africa-born centre does not qualify until 8 JulyCleared for selection because Vannes match is not a TestBenhard Janse van Rensburg is poised to make his England debut off the bench in Friday’s non-cap international against a France XV in Vannes.The South Africa-born centre does not qualify for England on residency grounds until 8 July but is able to be picked because the Stade de la Rabine showdown is not a Test. Continue reading...
2 months agoThe South African-born player is expected to play a role in Friday’s uncapped match in Vannes.
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