From The Rugby Paper · The Rugby Paper Team · · 1m 30s
England fly-half Fin Smith a doubt for Australia
Fin Smith's calf injury leaves England's autumn opener against Australia uncertain.
In brief
Fin Smith's calf injury leaves England's autumn opener against Australia uncertain. England fly-half Fin Smith faces doubt for Australia match after calf injury. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Fin Smith withdrawn from training squad
Fin Smith has emerged as a doubt for England's autumn opener against Australia after being withdrawn from Steve Borthwick's training squad due to a calf problem.
Smith undergoes treatment
Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment on the injury sustained in the second-half of Northampton Saints' Prem defeat at Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
Charlie Atkinson replaces Smith
Gloucester's Charlie Atkinson has been called up as his replacement for the three-day camp ahead of the second phase of the Nations Championship starting against the Wallabies on November 8th.
Smith's injury severity unknown
The severity of Smith's calf damage is still being assessed and an update is expected on Tuesday, leaving him with a race against time to be fit for the Allianz Stadium showdown on Sunday week.
Smith's role in England team
Smith has taken a grip on the 10 jersey since the last two rounds of the Six Nations, starting all three of the July Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
Smith's injury impact
A calf injury forced him to miss the start of the Championship with George Ford selected as chief conductor and the veteran Sale playmaker will come into contention to deputise if Smith is ruled out.
The key point
England fly-half Fin Smith faces doubt for Australia match after calf injury.
