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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England hand first call-up to Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Nations Championship

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been a consistent performer in the Prem for several seasons - (Getty)

England have handed a first call-up to South African-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship – but Bath trio Ollie Lawrence, Henry Arundell and Max Ojomoh have been left out of Steve Borthwick’s squad.

Bristol’s Janse van Rensburg appeared for South Africa at under-20 level in 2016 but will become eligible for England having served a five-year residency period in early July. He will not be available for their Nations Championship opener against the Springboks on 4 July, but could feature in games against Fiji and Argentina later in the month.

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