England name Nations Championship squad and Australia match selections
Steve Borthwick named a 36-player England squad for the Nations Championship, with Alex Mitchell left out. Fin Smith is fit to start at fly-half against Australia on Nov. 8, with Maro Itoje returning as captain.
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On 2 November, Steve Borthwick named a 36-player England squad for the Nations Championship, with Alex Mitchell left out after a hamstring injury in Northampton's win over Gloucester. Ben Spencer and Harry Randall were included, while Fin Smith remained in the squad despite missing a training camp. On 6 November, Smith was named to start at fly-half against Australia on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury, while Maro Itoje was named to return as captain. Uncapped Greg Fisilau was named on the bench for a possible debut.
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Smith fit to start for England as Itoje returns as captain
Fin Smith will start at fly-half for England against Australia on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury that made him a doubt. Maro Itoje returns as captain, and George Furbank, Ben Curry and Fin Baxter start after injury absences. Uncapped Exeter back-row forward Greg Fisilau is named on the bench for a possible debut.
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England name Nations Championship squad without Alex Mitchell
Steve Borthwick named a 36-player England squad for the Nations Championship, with scrum-half Alex Mitchell left out after a hamstring injury in Northampton's win over Gloucester. Ben Spencer and Harry Randall are included, while Fin Smith is in the squad despite missing a training camp. England will face Australia on Nov. 8, then Japan and New Zealand, before Finals Weekend.