Alex Mitchell added to England squad

Northampton Saints’ Alex Mitchell has been added to the England squad as cover for injured Willi Heinz.

Squad update | @alexmitchell97 is called into the squad following an injury to Willi Heinz ahead of this weekend's match against Italy.

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— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 28, 2020

Heinz will be unavailable for selection for England’s Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico due to a leg soft tissue injury.

Eddie Jones will name his team for the match tomorrow before they travel to Rome later that afternoon.