Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell replaces Bristol player Harry Randall in England’s Six Nations squad ahead of matches with Wales, France and Ireland; Randall was unsuspecting to back up Ben Youngs and Dan Robson before suffering an ankle injury
Last updated: 21/02/21 8:34 pm
Northampton assistant Alex Mitchell has been called up to the Six Nations squad in England
Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell was called up to England’s United Nations squad ahead of Saturday’s defeat by Wales after Harry Randall pulled back with an ankle injury.
Randall, 23, who was in Bristol non-stop, was part of Eddie Jones’ training squad for England’s two opening games against Scotland and Italy, but failed to make the mother squad every time with Ben Youngs and was preferred by Dan Robson.
Mitchell, 23, who was previously included in England’s coaching teams, has yet to make a major appearance on England.
Harry Randall has pulled out of Eddie Jones’ squad with an ankle injury
England, who started their Six Nations title by defeating Scotland before responding with a win over Italy, will face Wales on Saturday in Cardiff before hosting France at Twickenham a week later. that, with both opponents currently holding perfect records.
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