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England's rugby squad faces significant changes ahead of their November opener against Australia. Northampton's Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland have been ruled out due to injuries, leading to the inclusion of Bristol's Harry Randall and Bath's Ben Spencer. Mitchell sustained a hamstring injury during a match against Gloucester, while McParland suffered a calf injury in training. Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet is expected to start at scrum-half. The squad also sees the return of Gloucester's Seb Atkinson and Exeter's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, both recovering from injuries. England's head coach, Steve Borthwick, must now reconsider his tactics for the upcoming matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
England's rugby squad is set to face Australia in their November opener, with several key players sidelined due to injuries. Northampton's Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland are out, prompting the call-up of Bristol's Harry Randall and Bath's Ben Spencer. Mitchell's hamstring injury and McParland's calf issue have forced changes in the squad. Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet is likely to start at scrum-half.
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