England scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet to miss Rugby World Cup because of injury
England's Jack van Poortvliet is tackled by Wales' Dewi Lake during the Summer Nations Series match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, London, Saturday Aug. 12, 2023. Credit: AP/David Davies
LONDON — England scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury in a warmup match for the tournament, the team said Monday.
Van Poortvliet, England's starting No. 9, hobbled off the field in the 19-17 win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday and was later seen on crutches.
Alex Mitchell has been called into the squad as his replacement.
“It’s really bad luck for Jack," England coach Steve Borthwick said, “and we send him our very best wishes for a swift and successful recovery.”
England plays Ireland away on Saturday in its last warmup game before the World Cup starts on Sept. 8.
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