England rugby star, 29, knocked out cold just 46 seconds into debut for new club in sickening injury

SportRugby Union ENGLAND rugby star George Furbank had the debut from hell as he was forced off just 46 seconds in. The star, who signed for Harlequins in the summer, was making his first appearance for the North London club before being knocked out just moments after kick-off. New Harlequins star George Furbank had the debut from hell on Sunday Credit: Getty He was knocked out just seconds after kick-off Credit: Getty Furbank did not get up from his first carry in Harlequins colours and was quickly attended to by medical staff. Thankfully, after receiving treatment the star was able to walk off the pitch. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! He was replaced by Argentinian Rodrigo Isgro after just one minute. Furbank’s latest setback comes after a long run of injuries. He was recently ruled out of England‘s Rugby Nations Championship opener against South Africa with appendicitis.. He’s also endured arm, calf and knee issues in previous years, as well as concussion during that time. The 29-year-old, who has made 14 appearances for England, is now set for more time on the sidelines. He made just 25 appearances in the last two seasons for old club Northampton Saints, with this summer’s move being seen as a fresh start. Most read in Sport It was Furbank’s first carry of his Quins career Credit: Getty BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS After the summer move he said to Planet Rugby: “I’m hoping it reinvigorates, keeps me excited, keeps me hungry to get better. “I loved my time at Northampton; it was a pretty special way to bow out, but you can become comfortable at doing the same things week after week. A new environment and playing with different players is going to keep me motivated.” Comment now