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Rugby Jack's the lad for England against Springboks
Bristol Post
|July 03, 2026
JACK van Poortvliet has won the race at scrum-half to start England's Nations Championship opener South Africa at Ellis Park tomorrow.
Van Poortvliet, pictured, has edged out Alex Mitchell, who features on the bench, and Ben Spencer to partner Fin Smith at half-back in what will be his first start since facing the USA in July 2025.
Mitchell was previously the first choice in the position but only made his comeback from a hamstring injury in Northampton’s Gallagher Prem final victory over Exeter last month.
This story is from the July 03, 2026 edition of Bristol Post.
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