We took the Northampton Saints and England full-back to his grassroots club.
It’s been quite a year for George Furbank. Things have been going well since he replaced Freddie Steward in England’s number 15 shirt in the Six Nations. He won the Premiership title with Northampton Saints before being appointed club captain this season. So there’s no better time to see the George Furbank Rugby World cover.
We returned to the 28-year-old’s boys’ club, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, for a photoshoot in Bound clothing and footwear by duke + dexter that reflected Furbank’s passion for fashion.
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You must read the entire article to learn about his journey from grassroots player to top player. But let’s put it this way, Furbank never imagined he’d make it to the pros, let alone win the red rose…
Elsewhere, we launch a new series, The Bucket List – must-do rugby experiences before you die – ahead of the autumn internationals.
Edited by George Furbank Rugby World: What’s in the latest issue?
Don’t miss our 10-page feature featuring Northampton and England stars. He even reveals his dream Saint dinner party…
Dylan Jack, the most capped Springbok of all time, looks at Eben Etzebeth’s journey to the top and his desire to keep going.
Steve Borthwick’s former roommate from 15 years in France talks about his brother Sir Alex Ferguson, who played for Brighton, and why he doesn’t call it a blitz defence.
Mako Vunipola’s new home in Brittany should be on the top 14 of your to-do list…
Mark Palmer talks about his holiday back in Australia with Jack Dempsey, taking on the Wallabies and his head-to-head clash with Jesse Kriel at the World Cup.
How one girl’s love of rugby changed her life after her tragic death
What else is in Rugby World this month?
- Stephen Jones explains why now is the time to put South Africa in its place.
- 1995 All Blacks Jersey
- Trevor and Charlotte (Charlie) Woodman
- Welsh wing Josh Hathaway
- Rising Force: All Blacks lock Sam Darry
- Chilean Dream: Jose Ignacio Larrenas
- Rugby First with Black Fern Maia Roos
- Argentina Sevens star Marcos Moneta and team mates
- Red Roses v Black Ferns Photo Spread
- Life in Pictures: Adam Ashley Cooper
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