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Alex Mitchell Ruled Out of Six Nations as England Shuffle Scrum-Half Options

An internal review blames turnovers alongside an intensity drop, prompting changes for Rome.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Alex Mitchell of England runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Yoram Moefana of France during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium on February 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v New Zealand - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - November 15, 2025 England's Alex Mitchell during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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Overview

  • Head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed Alex Mitchell will miss the rest of the Championship with a hamstring injury sustained against Ireland.
  • Jack van Poortvliet is expected to start at scrum-half against Italy on March 7, with Raffi Quirke called into the squad and Ben Spencer also in contention.
  • Borthwick’s debrief highlighted missed chances, a costly 24 turnovers against Ireland, and a fall in intensity, with England having missed 53 tackles across their last two matches.
  • England will meet members of the 2003 World Cup–winning squad at a planned dinner to draw on their experience of overcoming setbacks.
  • Ollie Lawrence received a knee injection and awaits further assessment, while several players, including George Furbank, have been released to their clubs for game time this weekend.