{
  "id": 17763015,
  "title": "George Furbank: ‘A few people have said I need to go and see a witch doctor’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/george-furbank-a-few-people-have-said-i-need-to-go-and-see-a-witch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T07:23:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-furbank-few-people-said-072346693.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "George Furbank, a rugby full-back, has endured a challenging two-year period due to a string of injuries and misfortunes. First, he broke his arm in December 2024, followed by a concussion and a persistent calf injury. In July, Furbank was selected for England's match against South Africa, but he was hospitalized to have his appendix removed on matchday.\n\nDespite the setbacks, Furbank remains optimistic and believes that one can make their own luck rather than relying on luck. He emphasizes that his injuries and the timing are unfortunate but not uncommon. Furbank expresses his passion for playing for England and is eager to return to the international stage.\n\nThe 30-year-old's career has also seen changes at the club level. He left Northampton for Harlequins after his contract was not renewed on mutually beneficial terms, but he has settled well in his new team. Furbank has enjoyed the new environment, making new friends and experiencing a different way of playing. He has also signed a second Premier League title with Harlequins, adding to his earlier success at Northampton.\n\nFurbank's positive outlook extends to his international playmaking partnership with England. He acknowledges the importance of tight and tougher Tests ahead but stresses the need for a positive mindset. Furbank encourages others to appreciate the game's various aspects, even when it involves high-scoring games or dominant defenses.",
  "summary": "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After nearly two years out of an England shirt, Furbank is finally back fit and firing. He sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to talk about his wretched injury run, his move to London and why rugby’s critics are wrong",
  "key_points": [
    "George Furbank endures two-year injury struggles",
    "Hospitalized for appendix removal during England match",
    "Emphasizes making own luck, eager to return to England"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}