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The Latest Breaking News from Alex Mitchell

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

The Independent UK

England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

The Independent UK

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

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England to name Alex Mitchell as shock scrum-half for opener with Argentina

Alex Mitchell is expected to make a shock start at scrum-half in England’s World Cup opener against Argentina as Steve Borthwick seeks to up the tempo

The Guardian - UK

Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack

Mitchell’s performance at scrum-half against Fiji was a rare positive in England’s dismal recent run.

The Independent UK

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

Evening Standard

England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match

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How to watch England vs Fiji: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to captain England when he wins 100th cap against Fiji

George Ford continues as chief conductor in a new-look half-back combination that includes Alex Mitchell.

The Independent UK

England reshuffle Rugby World Cup pack with Mitchell in for Van Poortvliet

England have called up Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell to their squad after confirming that Jack van Poortvliet will miss the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell

The Leicester scrum half requires surgery after suffering a serious ankle injury in the win over Wales

The Independent UK

Ankle surgery rules England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet out of World Cup

The 22-year-old Leicester player was injured against Wales on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of Rugby World Cup with surgery required on England star’s ankle injury

Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury, with Alex Mitchell called into England’s 33-man squad as his replacement.

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The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s recklessness leaves England searching for clarity and composure

Captain’s likely absence from start of World Cup highlights a weary familiarity hanging over team showing no sense of momentum

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick confident England can cope if Owen Farrell gets World Cup ban

Owen Farrell faces possible six-match ban for his Wales red card but England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We are blessed with three world-class fly-halves’

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

Leicester scrum-half Van Poortvliet will undergo a scan on his damaged right ankle.

The Independent UK

England announce Rugby World Cup training squad as Owen Farrell named captain

Farrell’s uncapped Saracens club-mate Theo Dan was named in the squad by coach Steve Borthwick

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell named World Cup captain as England announce 41-man training squad

Farrell’s uncapped Saracens club-mate Theo Dan was named in the squad by coach Steve Borthwick.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell confirmed as England captain for Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick has delivered an early World Cup statement by installing Owen Farrell as England’s captain for the September tournament in France.

Evening Standard

England: Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out of World Cup as training squad confirmed

Luke Cowan-Dickie will miss the World Cup with a shoulder injury, with Alex Mitchell and Zach Mercer surprise omissions from England’s main 41-man training squad.

The Guardian - UK

Care back in England frame but Cowan-Dickie ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Danny Care has been preferred to Alex Mitchell in Steve Borthwick’s training squad but Luke Cowan-Dickie’s shoulder injury has ruled him out of the World Cup

Bristol Post

Harry Randall checks in for Bristol Bears pre-season after England axe

Bristol Bears have got their pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 season underway today

Daily Mirror

Owen Farrell the 'masterful' steers Saracens into final after Sean Maitland's lucky escape

Saracens 38-15 Northampton: Five-try Saracens set up a Premiership Final date with either Sale or Leicester, who meet today in the second semi-final

Evening Standard

Saracens 38-15 Northampton: Sean Maitland double seals Premiership final date at Twickenham

Sarries reach their second straight Twickenham showpiece after a pulsating semi-final showdown at StoneX Stadium

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