George Kruis
Born: February 2, 1990 (age 35)
Weight: 18st 2lb (115kg)
Hometown: Guildford, Surrey
Position: Lock
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Sports Mole has 50 articles about George Kruis. Articles 1 to 40:
Eddie Jones wants England to help repair rugby's damaged reputation
Thirteen Barbarians players have been charged with misconduct for breaking coronavirus protocols.
4 years ago
Will Skelton latest player to leave relegated Saracens
Australia lock on the move to La Rochelle.
5 years ago
George Kruis calls for introduction of medicinal cannabis
The England and Lions lock co-launched a cannabis oil company two years ago.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Mako Vunipola, Jack Nowell return for England against Argentina
The powerful players have been missing from national duties for some time.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
England name full-strength side for World Cup opener against Tonga
Eddie Jones wants best side to start against Tonga.
6 years ago
England forward Itoje ruled out of Scotland showdown
The British and Irish Lion suffered a knee injury in the clash with Ireland.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
8 years ago
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.
9 years ago
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.
9 years ago
Maro Itoje, George Kruis sign new deals with Saracens
Saracens pair Maro Itoje and George Kruis sign new contracts until 2019 at the club.
9 years ago
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.
9 years ago
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.
9 years ago
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.
9 years ago
Mark McCall: 'Returning England players were magnificent'
Mark McCall praises the performances of Saracens' returning English players as they beat Northampton Saints.
9 years ago
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.
10 years ago
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.
10 years ago
George Kruis pens Saracens contract extension
England second-row George Kruis becomes the latest player to commit his long-term future to Saracens.
10 years ago
England duo Mike Brown, Courtney Lawes return to face Scotland
England pair Mike Brown and Courtney Lawes are recalled for the team's Six Nations clash with Scotland.
10 years ago
Graham Rowntree excited by return of "special" Courtney Lawes
Graham Rowntree believes that England will be boosted by the potential return of the "special" Courtney Lawes against Scotland.
10 years ago
Preview: England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations clash between England and Italy at Twickenham.
10 years ago
Stuart Lancaster names unchanged team for England's Six Nations Italy clash
Stuart Lancaster keeps the same side and bench for England's Six Nations clash against Italy.
10 years ago
Stuart Lancaster "excited" about England team to face Wales
Stuart Lancaster says that he is "excited" about the England team that he has selected to face Wales in their Six Nations opener on Friday.
10 years ago
England name Danny Cipriani, Nick Easter on bench for Six Nations Wales clash
England name Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter on the bench for Friday's Six Nations opener against Wales.
10 years ago
Saracens lock George Kruis receives three-week ban for dangerous tackle
Saracens lock George Kruis is given a three-match ban after pleading guilty to committing a dangerous tackle on Gloucester Rugby's David Halaifouna
10 years ago
