George Kruis

Born: February 2, 1990

Weight: 18st 2lb (115kg)

Hometown: Guildford, Surrey

Position: Lock
George Kruis of Saracens in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and London Irish at Allianz Park on January 03, 2015
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Sports Mole has 58 articles about George Kruis. Articles 1 to 40:
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in March 2020
Eddie Jones wants England to help repair rugby's damaged reputation
Thirteen Barbarians players have been charged with misconduct for breaking coronavirus protocols.
Oct 29, 22:08
 Will Skelton pictured for Saracens in May 2019
Will Skelton latest player to leave relegated Saracens
Australia lock on the move to La Rochelle.
Jun 19, 19:54
 George Kruis in action for England on March 9, 2019
George Kruis to leave Saracens for Japan at end of season
The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights
May 25, 08:22
 George Kruis in action for England on March 9, 2019
George Kruis calls for introduction of medicinal cannabis
The England and Lions lock co-launched a cannabis oil company two years ago.
Mar 26, 17:52
 George Kruis in action for England on March 9, 2019
Jamie George heaps praise on George Kruis ahead of possible Twickenham swansong
Kruis is weighing up a lucrative offer to play in Japan's Top League.
Feb 28, 22:26
 Charlie Ewels pictured for England in February 2020
Charlie Ewels relishing competition for England second-row spot
Eddie Jones named five locks in his squad to face Ireland - Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury and Ewels.
Feb 27, 22:16
 Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019
Joe Launchbury "extremely proud" of recent England career despite reduced role
The Wasps forward was considered an automatic pick in England's back row from 2012 to 2015.
Feb 17, 22:42
 England head coach Eddie Jones pictured in January 2020
Eddie Jones focused on picking the "best 23" after five changes to lineup
Scrum-half Ben Youngs is demoted to the bench while Courtney Lawes, Joe Marler and Charlie Ewels also miss out.
Feb 6, 14:13
 France's Vincent Rattez celebrates scoring their first try with teammates on February 2, 2020
France hold off Jonny May-inspired England fightback to win in Paris
Jonny May scored two brilliant tries but Eddie Jones' men were beaten 24-17 at the Stade de France.
Feb 2, 17:15
 Saracens head coach Mark McCall pictured on May 11, 2019
Saracens thrash Ospreys in first home match since points deduction
England full-back Elliot Daly sparkled on his Saracens debut.
Nov 23, 15:25
 Manu Tuilagi scores the first try for England on October 26, 2019
Manu Tuilagi expects "tough decision" for Saracens' England internationals
The club are 26 points adrift of Tuilagi's Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership.
Nov 20, 18:36
 George Kruis in action for England on March 9, 2019
George Kruis: 'England prepared for World Cup final against South Africa'
The Saracens lock says England have learned from their Six Nations mistakes ahead of Saturday's World Cup final.
Nov 1, 14:26
 George Ford in action for England on September 26, 2019
George Ford back at fly-half for England's World Cup semi-final
Playmaker has been recalled to the starting line-up.
Oct 24, 08:16
 Owen Farrell in action for England on October 5, 2019
England surprise as Eddie Jones drops George Ford, names Owen Farrell at fly-half
Eddie Jones makes key tactical changes for quarter-final against Australia.
Oct 17, 06:48
 England head coach Eddie Jones reacts before the match against Tonga on September 22, 2019
England boss Eddie Jones predicts scrum will be key battleground against Argentina
England face the toughest test of their World Cup campaign so far when they take on Argentina.
Oct 3, 07:32
 England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019
Mako Vunipola, Jack Nowell return for England against Argentina
The powerful players have been missing from national duties for some time.
Oct 3, 07:25
 England head coach Eddie Jones during a press conference on August 16, 2019
Tearful Eddie Jones 'humbled' as England gear up for World Cup
The Australian is ready to carry the hopes of a nation at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 05:11
 England head coach Eddie Jones during a press conference on August 16, 2019
Eddie Jones "excited" to get World Cup campaign underway
Jones has selected his strongest available starting XV to take on the big-hitting Islanders on Sunday.
Sep 20, 06:46
 Owen Farrell during an England training session on September 19, 2019
England name full-strength side for World Cup opener against Tonga
Eddie Jones wants best side to start against Tonga.
Sep 20, 06:10
 England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
England forward Itoje ruled out of Scotland showdown
The British and Irish Lion suffered a knee injury in the clash with Ireland.
Mar 11, 15:09
 George Kruis pictured during England training on November 9, 2018
Italy could chuck anything at us, warns England lock Kruis
Azzurri are on a 20-match losing streak in the Six Nations but Kruis says England will not underestimate them.
Mar 8, 13:23
 England's Eddie Jones pictured on November 10, 2018
Jones classes officials' meetings as 'waste of time' after Underhill's ruled-out try
England were denied victory over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 13, 22:01
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Injury rules George Kruis out of England's remaining autumn internationals
Kruis was replaced by Charlie Ewels in the 66th minute of the 16-15 defeat at Twickenham.
Nov 13, 14:20
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England lock George Kruis dropped for Australia clash
George Kruis is one of a number of players to be overlooked for selection ahead of England's second Test of the Autumn International series against Australia.
Nov 14, 15:43
 Eddie Jones pictured on June 25, 2016
Marcus Smith named in 33-man England training squad
Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Sinckler, George Kruis and James Haskell all miss out on England's 33-man training squad, while Marcus Smith and Tom Dunn are included.
Sep 22, 08:34
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Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand tour opener
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Saturday's tour opener in Whangarei.
May 31, 19:48
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Report: England trio set to miss out on British and Irish Lions squad
England trio Joe Launchbury, Jonathan Joseph and Dylan Hartley could reportedly miss out on the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand.
Apr 17, 20:22
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George Kruis ruled out of Six Nations with knee injury
England lock George Kruis will miss the entire Six Nations campaign having been told that he needs surgery on knee ligament damage.
Feb 5, 20:14
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George Kruis a doubt for England Six Nations opener
England lock George Kruis is expected to miss his side's Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham having sustained knee ligament damage.
Feb 1, 20:38
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Joe Launchbury given two-week ban for kicking an opponent
England will be without first-choice lock Joe Launchbury for their upcoming games against Argentina and Australia after he was handed a two-week ban.
Nov 21, 19:27
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Joe Launchbury cited for alleged kick
England lock Joe Launchbury is cited for an alleged kick on Fiji centre Asaeli Tikoirotuma during his side's 58-15 victory at Twickenham.
Nov 20, 19:50
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George Kruis backs Maro Itoje to fill in at flanker
Saracens and England lock George Kruis insists that Maro Itoje is capable of switching positions to fill in for James Haskell during the Autumn Internationals.
Oct 4, 21:39
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Owen Farrell in at fly-half, George Ford out for England
England coach Eddie Jones drops George Ford and names Owen Farrell at fly-half for the first Test with Australia.
Jun 9, 09:23
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Maro Itoje, George Kruis sign new deals with Saracens
Saracens pair Maro Itoje and George Kruis sign new contracts until 2019 at the club.
Apr 14, 11:55
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Martin Johnson backs Maro Itoje, George Kruis for Lions role
Martin Johnson backs England's Grand Slam-winning second row pairing of Maro Itoje and George Kruis to play a key role for the Lions next summer.
Mar 21, 15:41
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Eddie Jones pleased with England attitude
England head coach Eddie Jones praises his side's attitude after getting off to a winning start with a 15-9 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations.
Feb 6, 21:14
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George Kruis: 'Saracens must carry momentum into Toulouse clash'
George Kruis calls on Saracens to bring their Aviva Premiership form into the start of their Champions Cup opener against Toulouse.
Nov 8, 16:02
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Mark McCall: 'Returning England players were magnificent'
Mark McCall praises the performances of Saracens' returning English players as they beat Northampton Saints.
Nov 8, 14:03
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Report: England pick George Kruis over Dave Attwood in World Cup squad
Stuart Lancaster reportedly opts for lock George Kruis over Dave Attwood for England's World Cup squad.
Aug 26, 21:57
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England winger Chris Ashton facing Rugby World Cup axe?
A report claims that Bath Rugby winger Semesa Rokoduguni will keep Chris Ashton out of England's Rugby World Cup squad, as Stuart Lancaster announces his latest cull.
Aug 7, 10:51
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