The Latest Breaking News from Alex Mitchell

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener

Mitchell starts Saturday’s showdown at the Stade Velodrome despite being overlooked for Steve Borthwick’s 41-man training squad named in late June.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system

Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

England to name Alex Mitchell as shock scrum-half for opener with Argentina

Alex Mitchell is expected to make a shock start at scrum-half in England’s World Cup opener against Argentina as Steve Borthwick seeks to up the tempo

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack

Mitchell’s performance at scrum-half against Fiji was a rare positive in England’s dismal recent run.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023