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By Warren Fortune
Saturday 4 Jul 2026
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 3: England team during the England Captain's Run ahead of the 2026 Nations Championship match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium on July 3, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo by Johan Rynners - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images

INJURY UPDATE: England will be without one of their backline players when they face the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Fullback George Furbank has been ruled out of the clash after being rushed to hospital with appendicitis.

According to English media, the 29-year-old began suffering symptoms after Friday’s captain’s run at Ellis Park.

A replacement has not been confirmed. However, Marcus Smith will likely be promoted from the bench into that No.15 jersey.

It’s a huge setback for Furbank, who has not played a Test since November 2024 due to several injuries.

 

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