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.

Ireland are two-time defending Six Nations champions but will be looking for revenge over England in the opener having lost 23-22 to Steve Borthwick’s side at Twickenham in the 2024 championship thanks to Marcus Smith’s last-gasp drop goal.

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

Ireland will be without British & Irish Lions prop Tadhg Furlong for their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday in Dublin.