George Ford (rugby union) tour against South Africa. On the 18th of October 2018, Ford played his 50th test for England against Japan. Ford also captained the team that day, which was his first test as captain. George Ford (rugby union) George Ford (born 16 March 1993) is a rugby union player who plays at fly-half for Leicester Tigers and England. His brother Joe plays for Leicester Tigers and his younger brother Jacob is Director of Rugby at George's former school, Rishworth. Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester he is the son of former Bath Rugby head coach and former Rugby League legend Mike Ford.
George Ford (rugby union) 31 games. Including a world equalling best of 18 games in a row. With Ford at 10 England have a win ratio of 90.32 % and have scored 102 tries an average of 3.29 per games. Under Eddie Jones Ford has only not been selected in the 10 jersey twice. Against Australia in June 2016 and against Ireland in March 2018. Both times Owen Farrell was preferred and Ford was on the bench. On the 23rd of June 2018, Ford was left out Eddie Jones’ 23 man squad replaced by Danny Cipriani ahead of the final test in the 2018