By PAUL REES
GEORGE Furbank is a different player to the 23-year-old who won his first England cap at a noisy Stade de France in 2020 where he admitted that the occasion got to him.
The Northampton fullback, whose ability to play at outside-half is an asset with the England head coach Eddie Jones placing a premium on versatility, has since learned that being able to relax and detach himself from hype has made him more resilient.
“Some people like to get hyped up before a match but I play better when I am calm, relaxed and have smile on my face,” said Furbank, who won his fifth cap at t...
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