Watching Furbank score 'pinch me moment' says dad

Tim Furbank (left) celebrated with George and his family

The father of England full-back George Furbank said watching his son score at Twickenham was a "pinch me moment".

Furbank crossed the line in the 23-22 victory against Ireland in the Six Nations.

The 27-year-old Northampton Saints player has been selected again for the final match of the tournament against France in Lyon.

Tim Furbank, his father, said it was "unbelievable to be at Twickenham" for the Ireland game.

The game marked the Huntingdon-born full-back's eighth cap, having returned to the side for their previous fixture against Scotland, in which he also scored a try.

Mr Furbank (Sr) said: "Just to be at Twickenham and the atmosphere [was amazing].

"Just that pinch me moment and George was playing and he was magnificent."

Tim Furbank said he had seen his son play twice in Paris, but both times on the losing side

"I always watch with a [Northampton] Saints bias, and it was great to see so many of them involved last weekend.

"It was fantastic to see George being part of such a strong attack."

But he said despite having a reputation amongst family and friends for being emotional during games, he managed to not cry during, or at the end of, the game.

'Change of luck'

England head to the south of France for "Le Crunch", the name often used to describe matches between the two nations.

Mr Furbank said France were "enormous, their pack [is] huge and the replacements they bring on are even huger".

Tim Furbank said he had seen his son play twice in Paris, but both times on the losing side and he said he hoped the venue would bring "a change of luck".