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Atkinson replaces injured Smith in England training squad ahead of Nations Championship

Atkinson in action for Gloucester
Atkinson in action for GloucesterDAVID ROGERS / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

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.

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