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Rugby-England scrumhalf Mitchell ruled out of Six Nations - BBC
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Posted on February 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 25, 2026
Quick Summary
England’s Alex Mitchell is out for the rest of the Six Nations with a hamstring injury after a heavy defeat to Ireland. Jack van Poortvliet is set to step in as England face Italy in Rome on March 7.
England Scrumhalf Alex Mitchell Out for Remainder of Six Nations
Impact on England's Six Nations Campaign
Feb 25 (Reuters) - England's Six Nations campaign suffered a major blow when scrumhalf Alex Mitchell was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury sustained in Saturday's 42-21 defeat by Ireland, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Mitchell's Injury and Replacement
Mitchell, a mainstay of England's starting lineup with 10 consecutive Six Nations appearances, was forced off in the first half and replaced by Jack van Poortvliet.
England's Current Standing
England are looking to salvage their Six Nations campaign after the heavy defeat which left them fourth in the table.
Final Match vs France
Italy in Rome on March 7
Remaining Fixtures
Steve Borthwick's side play Italy in Rome on March 7 before wrapping up their campaign against France.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Ed Osmond)
Key Takeaways
- •England scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations with a hamstring injury sustained against Ireland.
- •Jack van Poortvliet replaced Mitchell and is the likely starter at No. 9 for the next match.
- •England look to recover their campaign after a heavy defeat to Ireland left them mid-table.
- •Steve Borthwick’s side face Italy in Rome on March 7 before finishing against France.
- •Mitchell’s absence disrupts England’s half-back cohesion at a critical stage of the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rugby-England scrumhalf Mitchell ruled out of Six Nations - BBC
1What is the main topic?
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to a hamstring injury, prompting changes at scrum-half for upcoming fixtures.
2Who will replace Alex Mitchell?
Jack van Poortvliet, who came on when Mitchell was injured, is expected to start at scrum-half in the next match.
3What matches are next for England?
England play Italy in Rome on March 7 and then conclude their Six Nations campaign against France.
