England get major boost as Mitchell fit for Six Nations opener with Ireland

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England have been handed a major boost before Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland with the scrum-half 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.

Mitchell has been nursing a knee injury, having picked up in Northampton’s Champions Cup victory over Munster, and was unable to train last week but took a full part in Monday’s session and is considered ready for England’s daunting trip to Dublin. He was sorely missed in November, having been sidelined with a neck injury.

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