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Atkinson replaces injured Smith in England training squad

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Fin Smith, the England flyhalf, has been replaced by Charlie Atkinson due to an injury sustained during a match for Northampton Saints. Smith pulled out of the three-day training squad after injuring his calf in a Premiership game against Leicester. The England team is currently undergoing a preparatory camp leading up to the Nations Championship, which begins with a match against Australia on November 8.

Key points

  • Fin Smith, the England flyhalf, has been replaced by Charlie Atkinson due to an injury su…: Fin Smith, the England flyhalf, has been replaced by Charlie Atkinson due to an injury sustained during a match for Northampton Saints.
  • Smith pulled out of the three-day training squad after injuring his calf in a Premiership…: Smith pulled out of the three-day training squad after injuring his calf in a Premiership game against Leicester.
  • The England team is currently undergoing a preparatory camp leading up to the Nations Cha…: The England team is currently undergoing a preparatory camp leading up to the Nations Championship, which begins with a match against Australia on November 8.

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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.

Original source: www.channelnewsasia.com

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