Ben Spencer and Harry Randall have been called into England's Nations Championship squad as cover for injured scrum-halves. Alex Mitchell withdrew with a hamstring injury sustained during Northampton's win over Gloucester, while Archie Mc Parland picked up a calf issue in training. Mitchell, 29, has suffered three hamstring setbacks this year and will undergo a scan on Monday.
Jack van Poortvliet is set to remain first-choice scrum-half. The competition for fly-half continues, with Fin Smith struggling with a calf problem and Marcus Smith and George Ford vying for a starting spot. Theo Dan has secured the third hooker position, replacing Kepu Tuipulotu.
Seb Atkinson and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso return from injury. Midfield selection remains intricate with Will Joseph and Joe Marchant included, while Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh miss out. Noah Caluori misses the squad.
England faces Australia, Japan, and New Zealand before a play-off final against an undecided southern hemisphere opponent.
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