27 Facts About George Kruis

George Edward John Kruis was born on 22 February 1990 and is an English former professional rugby union player.

George Kruis was almost always used as a jumper in the line-out due to his height and athleticism.

George Kruis was a relatively late developer in both physique and rugby terms, not really coming into his own until his sixth form years at School.

George Kruis continued his rapid ascent and enjoyed an exceptional season for the St John's, Leatherhead 1st XV in the winter of 2007, being selected to captain Surrey U18s.

George Kruis started every game in the second row, captaining the team and scoring three tries in the final fixture against South West U18s.

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George Kruis was eligible to play for Canada or the Netherlands as his Canadian father Leo is of Dutch ancestry.

George Kruis was offered a trial with Saracens in the summer of 2008.

George Kruis was dual registered with Barking RFC during this season.

George Kruis made his Heineken Cup debut playing in both the home and away fixtures against Racing Metro.

George Kruis started in the 'Big Game 4' against Harlequins at Twickenham.

George Kruis gained his first ever Premiership player of the match award against Wasps on 12 February 2012, having been chosen by ESPN commentator Ben Kay.

George Kruis finished off the season well for Saracens playing in the Heineken Cup quarter-final and Premiership semi-final losses to Clermont Auvergne and Leicester respectively.

George Kruis was a member of the Saracens team that beat Exeter Chiefs in the 2015 Anglo-Welsh Cup final.

George Kruis helped Saracens win the European Rugby Champions Cup three times in four seasons.

George Kruis made his debut for the England U20 team during the 2010 Six Nations Under 20s Championship coming off the bench against Italy and Ireland.

In January 2013 George Kruis was called up to the England Saxons as an injury replacement for Tom Palmer.

On 25 January 2013 George Kruis made his Saxons debut in a win against Ireland Wolfhounds at Galway Sportsgrounds.

The following weekend saw George Kruis selected again at blindside flanker in a defeat against Scotland A at Kingston Park.

In October 2014 George Kruis received his first call-up to the senior England squad by coach Stuart Lancaster for the Autumn International series.

George Kruis was a member of the England side that hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

George Kruis started in the final round as England defeated France to achieve their first Grand Slam in over a decade.

George Kruis scored his second career try against Italy during the 2019 Six Nations Championship and later that year his third and final try at International level in a warm-up game for the 2019 Rugby World Cup against Ireland.

George Kruis was chosen for his second world cup and featured in the semi-final victory over New Zealand.

George Kruis did not participate in the remaining two tests of the series which eventually finished level.

In February 2022, George Kruis announced that he would retire after completing the season with Japanese side Saitama Wild Knights.

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George Kruis, who had been linked with a return to the Premiership, has made the decision to end speculation and to give clarity on his reasons for focussing on his fourfive brand and life after rugby.

George Kruis has entered the professional arena in recent months, becoming the official wellness partner of Saracens and wellness nutrition supplier of Leicester Tigers.