Northampton Saints full-back George Furbank has spoken candidly about his fierce ambition to represent England, acknowledging head coach Steve Borthwick’s rationale for his Six Nations exclusion but admitting to significant personal frustration.
Reflecting on the recent campaign, which saw Elliot Daly conclude a less-than-stellar Six Nations as England’s starting full-back, expectations are now high. It would be a considerable surprise if Furbank isn’t handed the number 15 jersey for the forthcoming Nations Championship, which is set to kick off with a challenging fixture against the formidable Springboks.