George Furbank reflects on injury struggles as he returns to rugby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
George Furbank spoke about his tumultuous journey back to rugby after nearly two years of injuries. The full-back has missed 20 consecutive England Tests, including a serious arm injury, concussion, and recent appendix surgery. Now with Harlequins, he expressed a renewed passion for the game and highlighted positive experiences following his transition from Northampton. Furbank’s recent performances have begun to show promise, and he aims to maintain his health this November.
- •Furbank was sidelined for two years due to various injuries.
- •He recently joined Harlequins after leaving Northampton.
- •Furbank aims for a strong return to the England squad this November.
- •He has shown promise in recent matches, contributing to Harlequins' success.
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"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After nearly two years out of an England shirt, Furbank is finally back fit and firing. He sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to talk about his wretched injury run, his move to London and why rugby’s critics are wrong
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