Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

December return for Van Rensburg

BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give him sufficient time to recover after suffering two serious head injuries in the space of three months. The 29-year-old…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
December return for Van Rensburg
Key Things to Know
  • Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action for Bristol Bears in December following head injuries.
  • The 29-year-old centre suffered two serious head injuries within the span of three months.
  • Janse van Rensburg was knocked unconscious tackling Henry Pollock during a win over Northampton on October 3.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has confirmed that England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is scheduled to return to action in December. The club is providing the 29-year-old sufficient time to recover after he suffered two serious head injuries within the span of three months.

Janse van Rensburg was stretchered off unconscious during Bristol's victory over Northampton on October 3 following a tackle attempt on Henry Pollock. The South Africa-born back, who qualified for England on residency grounds in July, had previously suffered a head injury on a stretcher against Argentina.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.