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Furbank ruled out of England’s second Test against New Zealand
England's George Furbank (left) runs into score his side's second try of the game during the Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London, March 9, 2024
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ENGLAND were dealt a blow today on the eve of their second Test against New Zealand after George Furbank was ruled out of the Auckland showdown by a back injury.
Furbank was singled out as the tourists’ dangerman by opposite number Stephen Perofeta earlier in the week but his late injury setback means his cutting edge in attack will be missing at Eden Park today.
Freddie Steward replaces Furbank at full-back in his first appearance for England since February 10 when he started against Wales in the Six Nations.
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