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England scrum-halves ruled out of Australia clash
England's scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland miss Australia match due to injuries.
In brief
England's scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland miss Australia match due to injuries. England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland are ruled out of Australia clash due to hamstring injury and calf problem respectively. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Injury updates
Alex Mitchell's hamstring injury and Archie McParland's calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options.
Replacement players
Ben Spencer and Harry Randall drafted in as scrum-half replacements for England.
Mitchell's injury
Mitchell damaged his hamstring during Northampton Saints match against Gloucester on Saturday.
McParland's issue
McParland missed training camp due to calf injury and is expected to recover for Japan or New Zealand matches.
Fin Smith's race
Fin Smith faces fitness race to recover from calf strain for Australia match.
Squad changes
Theo Dan replaces Kepueli Tuipulotu in forwards due to injury.
Next fixtures
England face Australia next Sunday, followed by Japan and New Zealand matches.
Coach statement
Steve Borthwick says Australia match is 'an exciting challenge' for England.
The bottom line
England scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland are ruled out of Australia clash due to hamstring injury and calf problem respectively.
