George Furbank


George Furbank is a rugby union player currently playing for Aviva Premiership side Northampton Saints.

Early years and education

Born in Huntingdon, Furbank played his first rugby at Huntingdon RFC, where his family had been involved since the 1950s.
From the age of 4 until 16 he was educated at Kimbolton School, where rugby was not played. Furbank played other sports, including cricket where he was a talented batsman and was on the books at Leicestershire until under-16 level.
He joined Bedford School for sixth form, captaining their rugby 1st XV before linking up with Saints' Senior Academy in 2015.

Playing career

In 2016 Furbank played for Saints in the Singha Premiership Rugby Sevens Series campaign, and in 2017 he signed an extended contract with the Midlands side.
Furbank made his Northampton Saints debut in the Anglo Welsh Cup in November 2017 against the Exeter Chiefs. He scored his first senior try, yet was forced off injured with a knee injury.

International

Furbank received his first call up to the senior England squad on 20 January 2020 for the 2020 Six Nations Championship. Furbank was then selected to debut against France in Eddie Jones' starting XV.