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Fin Smith Misses England Training With Calf Injury

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  • Coach Steve Borthwick announced Fin Smith will miss training because of a calf injury.
  • Charlie Atkinson was called into the 36-player England camp as cover for Smith.
  • George Ford and Marcus Smith remain in the squad as additional specialist fly-half options.
  • Smith’s calf damage severity will be reassessed with an update expected on Tuesday.
  • England will open the Nations Championship against Australia at Allianz Stadium on November 8.