Steve Borthwick names England squad for Nations Championship amid injuries
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed a 36-player squad for the Nations Championship, set to face Australia on November 8 at Allianz Stadium. Alex Mitchell is ruled out due to a hamstring injury from his last match with Northampton, while Fin Smith is included despite missing a recent training camp. The squad includes 20 forwards and 16 backs, with scrum halves Ben Spencer and Harry Randall filling in for Mitchell. England will also compete against Japan and New Zealand later in November.
- •Borthwick names 36-player squad for Nations Championship.
- •Alex Mitchell ruled out due to hamstring injury.
- •Fin Smith included despite absence from training camp.
- •England faces Australia on November 8 at Allianz Stadium.
- •Upcoming matches include Japan and New Zealand later in November.
- 4:30 PMSky Sports — Borthwick names Nations Championship squad with Mitchell ruled out
"England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming Nations Championship.
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