Atkinson replaces injured Smith in England training squad
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union – Six Nations Championship – Italy v England – Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy – March 7, 2026 England’s Fin Smith kicks a penalty REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo
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Oct 26 : England flyhalf Fin Smith has pulled out of coach Steve Borthwick’s three-day training squad after sustaining a calf injury, the team said on Monday, with Charlie Atkinson named as his replacement.
• Smith picked up the injury playing for Northampton Saints in Saturday’s loss at Leicester in the Premiership.
• The 24-year-old will remain with the squad to continue his recovery.
• England are undergoing a preparatory camp ahead of the Nations Championship, which they start against Australia on November 8.
Source: Reuters
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