Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is set to be fit for England's Six Nations meeting with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The 27-year-old had been a doubt with a knee problem but took a full part in training in Girona,

England have been handed a big boost before Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland with the scrumhalf Alex Mitchell passed fit for the trip to Dublin. Mitchell was absent throughout England’s disappointing autumn campaign but his return to fitness is a significant shot in the arm for Steve Borthwick.

England boosted by Alex Mitchell’s return to fitness ahead of Ireland clash - England’s first choice scrum-half has now been added to the 36-man squad that is in Girona preparing for the match.

British and Irish Lions prop Tadhg Furlong will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against England on Saturday because of injury.

England’s Six Nations campaign begins on Saturday in Dublin and there are plenty of selection headaches for Steve Borthwick.

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