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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

England’s prospects of causing an upset against Ireland have improved after Alex Mitchell was cleared to take part in the Six Nations opener in Dublin.

Mitchell became a doubt for Saturday’s Aviva Stadium showdown after suffering a knee injury on European duty for Northampton against Munster on January 18.

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