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England name Nations Championship squad without injured Mitchell
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for November's Nations Championship fixtures, with scrumhalf Alex Mitchell unavailable due to injury. The team will face Australia, Japan and New Zealand in the upcoming international window.
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England's head coach Steve Borthwick unveiled his squad on Monday for the November Nations Championship campaign, confirming that scrumhalf Alex Mitchell has been ruled out through injury. The 36-man group will prepare for matches against Australia, Japan and New Zealand during the international window.
Mitchell's absence represents a notable gap in England's backline options, with the scrumhalf having been a regular feature in Borthwick's selection plans. The coach will need to rely on alternative options in the position as England seeks to make an impact in the Nations Championship fixtures.
The squad announcement comes as England continues its preparation for the demanding November schedule, facing three top-tier opponents across the tournament. Borthwick's selection reflects the competitive nature of international rugby as the team targets strong performances against the Southern Hemisphere powerhouses and Japan.