England’s Alex Mitchell out of Nations Championship with fourth hamstring injury in 2026

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According to the Guardian, Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's Nations Championship campaign following a hamstring injury sustained during the match against Gloucester. This marks the fourth time in 2026 that Mitchell has suffered this injury. England head coach Steve Borthwick is now expected to start Jack van Poortvliet in the scrum-half position for Sunday's opener against Australia. Additionally, the fitness of Northampton's Fin Smith remains a concern for Borthwick due to a calf problem.