England's Fin Smith faces fitness test for Australia match
Guardian Sport1 min read92 words
Fin Smith faces a critical fitness test in training on Wednesday to determine his availability for England’s autumn opener against Australia on Sunday. The Northampton playmaker, who sustained a calf injury in last month’s derby defeat by Leicester, is the subject of cautious optimism from England head coach Steve Borthwick.
Meanwhile, Smith’s Northampton half-back partner, Alex Mitchell, has been ruled out of England’s entire autumn campaign due to a hamstring injury. This development leaves Smith’s status as the sole viable option for the No 10 jersey in the upcoming Nations Championship finals.
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