Janse van Rensburg set for England debut against France XV despite being ineligible

The Guardian UK Wednesday 17 June 2026, 12:57 UTC By Guardian sport 1 min read

Key Points

South 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.

South Africa-born centre does not qualify until 8 July
Cleared for selection because Vannes match is not a Test

Benhard 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.

Janse van Rensburg (PERSON) England (LOCATION) France (LOCATION) XV (ORG) South Africa (LOCATION) JulyCleared (ORG) Vannes (ORG) TestBenhard Janse van Rensburg (PERSON)

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