Home » Sports » Rugby » International » England

England star stood down from all rugby indefinitely as announcement made

Benhard Janse van Rensburg will play no part in any of the autumn matches…

By Jon Doel · Wales Online

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Benhard van Rensburg has been stood down from rugby indefinitely following a specialist assessment after a concussion.
England head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed Van Rensburg will miss the autumn Nations Championship matches.
Fly-half Fin Smith has until Wednesday to prove his fitness from a calf strain ahead of the Australia test.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bristol and England centre Benhard van Rensburg has been stood down from all rugby indefinitely after suffering a concussion on October 3. England head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed the 29-year-old will miss the upcoming autumn Nations Championship campaign against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand after a specialist advised him to step away from contact rugby.

England also faces other injury concerns ahead of the November 8 opener against Australia. Fly-half Fin Smith is facing a fitness test for a calf strain, while Bath flanker Guy Pepper has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

Read the full article on Wales Online

England star stood down from all rugby indefinitely as announcement made

More England Rugby Team News

Never Miss a Sports Update