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England have been handed a major boost before Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland with the scrum-half Alex Mitchell passed fit for the trip to Dublin. Mitchell was absent throughout England’s disappointing autumn campaign but his return to fitness is a significant shot in the arm for Steve Borthwick.
Mitchell has been nursing a knee injury, having picked up in Northampton’s Champions Cup victory over Munster, and was unable to train last week but took a full part in Monday’s session and is considered ready for England’s daunting trip to Dublin. He was sorely missed in November, having been sidelined with a neck injury.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/27/england-boost-alex-mitchell-passed-fit-for-six-nations-rugby-union
Author : Gerard Meagher
Publish date : 2025-01-27 14:54:10
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