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Posted on February 25, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleEngland’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.
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, 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 are looking to salvage their Six Nations campaign after the heavy defeat which left them fourth in the table.
Steve Borthwick's side play Italy in Rome on March 7 before wrapping up their campaign against France.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Ed Osmond)
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.
Jack van Poortvliet, who came on when Mitchell was injured, is expected to start at scrum-half in the next match.
England play Italy in Rome on March 7 and then conclude their Six Nations campaign against France.
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