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Fin Smith to undergo fitness test before Australia match on Sunday

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:19 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Fin Smith to undergo fitness test before Australia match on Sunday

Summary

England fly-half Fin Smith will attempt to prove his fitness in a pivotal practice session on Wednesday ahead of the Nations Championship opener against Australia on Sunday at Allianz Stadium. Smith has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during his club team's loss to Leicester on October 24. If he cannot play, either George Ford or Marcus Smith will take on the No. 10 jersey in his absence. Head coach Steve Borthwick will announce the team on Friday, with the expectation that Smith will participate in two full training sessions prior to the match. Meanwhile, Alex Mitchell has been ruled out for the entire Championship due to a hamstring injury, leading England to adjust their squad.

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Key Details

•Fin Smith missed training for almost two weeks due to a calf injury.
•Steve Borthwick to name squad for Australia match on Friday.
•George Ford and Marcus Smith are potential replacements if Smith is unavailable.
•Alex Mitchell is out for the Championship with a hamstring injury.

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What they're saying

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Fin Smith faces a pivotal practice session on Wednesday as England's chief playmaker looks to prove his fitness for his side's Nations Championship opener against Australia at Allianz Stadium.
— Sky Sports

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