Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Danny Care has expressed his discontent over the selection of Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad. Care believes that the opportunity should have gone to young English players like Ollie Lawrence or Max Ojomoh instead. He argues that international rugby should be more exclusive and that Janse van Rensburg's commitment to England may not match that of homegrown players.
- ▪Danny Care criticized the selection of Benhard Janse van Rensburg for the England training squad.
- ▪Janse van Rensburg qualifies for England under the five-year residency rule after moving to the UK in 2021.
- ▪Care feels that young English players like Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh deserve the opportunity to represent their country.
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Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says CareImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Janse van Rensburg's powerful running and hard tackling has made him a fan favourite at BristolPublished11 minutes agoFormer England scrum-half Danny Care has criticised the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.Janse van Rensburg made a 20-minute appearance for South Africa's under-20s in 2016, but was cleared to play for England last November following an appeal by the Rugby Football Union.The Bristol Bears centre qualifies for England on 8 July under World Rugby's five-year residency rule and has been named as one of four centres in head coach Steve Borthwick's 42-strong training squad.
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