England given Benhard Janse van Rensburg fear as Bristol centre injured in worrying incident

England's Benhard Janse van Rensburg faced concern after being injured during a worrying incident against Northampton Saints in a Gallagher Prem game at Ashton Gate. The Bristol Bears centre was taken off on a stretcher following a tackle on England teammate Henry Pollock. Despite initial shock, Janse van Rensburg was later reported as conscious and able to communicate while being carried down the tunnel.

Footage showed the centre walking around and speaking to teammates, indicating a relatively stable condition. This marked the second incident of its kind for the 29-year-old in recent months, with a similar injury occurring during his second international appearance against Argentina in July. Janse van Rensburg, a South African-born player, had made an impressive early start to his Test career, scoring a try in England's first touch against Fiji.

He is currently expected to remain a key member of Steve Borthwick’s squad as England prepares for the World Cup next year. The coaching staff will finalize the squad in October, leading up to the Nations Championship games against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, with a final showdown at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium during the competition’s finals weekend.