Kruis joins the camp to help with lineouts
Evening Standard|September 13, 2023
GEORGE KRUIS is helping with England's lineout preparations at the World Cup, writes Nick Purewal.
Nick Purewal
Kruis joins the camp to help with lineouts

The 33-year-old, 45-cap former England second row (below) retired in 2022 after a spell in Japanese club rugby that followed a glittering 11 years with Saracens. He will be dropping into the Red Rose camp at points throughout the World Cup.

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