England centre Janse van Rensburg commits to Bristol Bears

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears. The Premiership club have not confirmed the length of the 29-year-old's deal. Janse van Rensburg joined Bristol from London Irish in June 2023 and extended his contract in November 2025, making this his third deal with the club.

The South African-born centre has established himself as one of the league's leading midfielders since arriving at the club. He has been named in the Gallagher Premiership team of the season for the last three years and is renowned for his carrying, distribution and defensive work. He qualified for England on residency grounds in July and made his international debut against Fiji, scoring in the match.

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said: 'I'm absolutely delighted BV has extended his time at Bristol as he is genuinely one of the best players I have had the privilege to coach.' Lam praised his 'incredible attitude' and the high standards he sets himself both in training and on matchdays. Janse van Rensburg said he had 'really enjoyed the way we play rugby here' and that the style 'suits my game' and 'challenges me to keep improving'.

Janse van Rensburg is currently undergoing return-to-play protocols after being stretchered off during a collision in Bristol's win against Northampton earlier this month. Lam suggested he would miss the next two matches, which could mean he is available to face Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

England centre Janse van Rensburg commits to Bristol Bears — Image: BBC Bristol

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Janse van Rensburg agrees new Bristol dealEngland centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 29, signs a new contract with Bristol Bears.BBC Bristol · 20 Oct, 19:05
'One of the best players I have coached' - Benhard Janse van Rensburg commits to Bristol BearsBenhard Janse van Rensburg became an England international this summerBristolLive · 20 Oct, 19:00

In this story: Benhard Janse van Rensburg · Bristol Bears · Pat Lam · England · London Irish · Northampton · Exeter Chiefs

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