The 33-year-old England captain is preparing to return to club rugby.
Jamie George found out his mother had been diagnosed with cancer on the day he was appointed England captain
She died from the illness on February 14, four days after England’s 16-14 round-two win over Wales at Twickenham.Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall saluted George’s strength of character as he contemplates including him in his squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with rivals Harlequins.
“And they said he was incredible. He’s highly popular amongst all the playing group from all the clubs, so he did an incredible job.”George started each of his country’s five matches during the championship amid a difficult time in his personal life. “I thought the way he’s held himself over that period and led the team was outstanding and you can see by the way the boys ended up playing it really built up well through that time. I couldn’t be prouder.”
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