Alex Mitchell injured in Northampton victory over Gloucester
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell suffered a hamstring injury during Northampton Saints' match against Gloucester on Saturday evening.
Northampton secure bonus-point win
The Cherry and Whites defeated Gloucester with a final score of 28-14. They took an early 14-0 lead before Northampton equalized and added further points to claim a bonus point.
Mitchell forced off early
Alex Mitchell left the field after just 21 minutes due to the hamstring issue. He walked down the tunnel at Franklin's Gardens to be replaced by Jonny Weimann.
England faces selection concerns
Steve Borthwick now has doubts about his scrum-half options ahead of the game against Australia. Archie McParland was omitted from the squad earlier in the week because of a calf injury.
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