England have been dealt a significant injury concern ahead of the Nations Championship after scrum-half Alex Mitchell was forced off the field on Saturday evening. The setback occurred during Northampton's Premiership clash, in which the side managed to register a 28-14 victory over Gloucester.
Mitchell's premature exit during the domestic encounter creates immediate worry for England as preparations continue for the Nations Championship. Having the scrum-half unable to complete the match has put his fitness squarely in the spotlight leading up to international competition.
Despite the disruption of losing Mitchell during the contest, Northampton maintained their focus to secure the result. The team successfully saw off the challenge from Gloucester on Saturday evening, ultimately closing out a 28-14 scoreline to capture a valuable Prem win.
Northampton's success was part of a productive weekend of league action that also saw Bath, Saracens, and Quins pick up Premiership victories. However, looking ahead to the upcoming Nations Championship, England's attention will be firmly fixed on the status of Mitchell following his injury worry.