Furbank out of South Africa Test with appendicitis

England rugby full-back George Furbank will miss the Nations Championship opener against South Africa after being diagnosed with appendicitis. Furbank was set to make his first international appearance since twenty twenty-four, but the medical emergency has forced his withdrawal. According to BBC Sport, the setback comes just as the player was poised for his return to the squad.

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