George Furbank: 'A few people have said I need to go and see a witch doctor'

George Furbank says he’s heard suggestions that he should “see a witch doctor,” while reflecting on two years of misfortune that have kept him out of 20 consecutive England Tests. The England full-back’s run began with a broken arm in December 2024, followed by concussion and a persistent calf injury. In July, he was named in the No 15 shirt for England’s match against South Africa, but was rushed to hospital to have his appendix removed. Furbank rejected the idea of relying on luck, saying instead that people “make your own luck,” though he acknowledges injuries and timing have stacked up. He also discussed moving from Northampton to Harlequins, describing a fresh start with new coaches and teammates, and hoping to return to international rugby in November.