Alex Mitchell Cleared to Play for England in Six Nations Opener Against Ireland

Mitchell's return from injury strengthens England's squad as they prepare to face defending champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Alex Mitchell has recovered from a recent knee injury and is set to start as England's scrum-half in their Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Mitchell, who missed England's autumn Tests due to a neck injury, will reunite with fly-half Marcus Smith in the half-back pairing.
The Northampton scrum-half replaces uncapped flanker Henry Pollock in England's 36-man squad, which was finalized ahead of the Dublin match.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has faced several squad withdrawals, including Jamie George, Alex Dombrandt, and Jack van Poortvliet, but Mitchell's return is seen as a key boost.
England is seeking their first Six Nations win in Dublin since 2019, facing a formidable Irish team that has won the tournament for the past two years.