George Furbank is a gem of an attacking full-back with the skills and elusive running to spark a backline.
It was confirmed by his virtuoso try against Castres last weekend, and it is what makes him an important part of England’s plan from now until next year’s World Cup.

It is also what makes the announcement that he is leaving Northampton Saints this summer to join Harlequins counter-intuitive, because, if Furbank’s decision was purely about playing quality rugby and winning trophies, Saints are on a far higher trajectory than Quins.
One of the main differences is that Northampton boast ...