# Van Rensburg returns in December

> England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to return to matches in December after head injuries.
- Title: Van Rensburg returns in December · The Rugby Paper | Shortify
- Summary: England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to return to matches in December after head injuries.
- Keywords: benhard janse van rensburg, england, december, head injuries, rugby, bristol bears, pat lam, northampton saints, harry pollock, sports, Van, Rensburg
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/496363/december-return-for-van-rensburg
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-11-01T03:59:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: benhard janse van rensburg, england, december, head injuries, rugby, bristol bears, pat lam, northampton saints, harry pollock, sports
## Van Rensburg's injury
England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg suffered two serious head injuries in three months.
## Injury details
He was stretchered off after being knocked unconscious trying to tackle Henry Pollock in the win over Northampton on October 3.
## Return timeline
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam says Van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give him time to recover.
## Key takeaway

England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to recover from two head injuries.