Mitchell Hamstring Injury Adds to England's Autumn Series Woes

England's scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a significant doubt for the upcoming autumn international against Australia after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during Northampton's victory over Gloucester. The injury adds to a growing list of concerns for the England squad as they prepare for their opening match.

Mitchell's setback occurred during Northampton's 28-14 win, where the team managed to overcome the loss of their key player and Gloucester's early pressure. This development comes as England faces Australia next Sunday, with the team already grappling with other player availability issues.

Meanwhile, in the WXV series, Wales concluded their campaign with a strong performance, securing a 29-5 victory over Japan. This win completes a double over the Japanese side, providing a positive end to their international season. Head coach Sean Lynn praised his team's grit in achieving the victory, highlighting their resilience even when playing with 13 players.