Ben Spencer and Harry Randall have been called up to England's squad for the upcoming Nations Championship after injuries sidelined Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland for the match against Australia on October 29.

Alex Mitchell sustained a hamstring injury during Northampton Saints' victory over Gloucester on October 28, while McParland, an uncapped 21-year-old, suffered a calf injury during last week's training camp. Previously, he missed a tour with England in July due to a severe leg cut from the Premiership final.

Mitchell is set for a scan on Monday to determine the severity of his injury, having already faced three hamstring issues this year.

Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet appears poised to retain his position as the first-choice scrum-half. Meanwhile, the fly-half position is uncertain, as Fin Smith deals with a calf issue, prompting competition between Marcus Smith and George Ford for the role.

Theo Dan from Saracens has secured the third hooker spot, succeeding Kepu Tuipulotu from Bath, who also faced injury during training.

Injured players returning include Seb Atkinson from Gloucester and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso from Exeter, both included after successful comebacks. The midfield selection remains intriguing with Will Joseph and Joe Marchant making the squad. Notably, Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh from Bath, who excelled last autumn, have been left out, as has Noah Caluori from Saracens.

After facing Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, England will play a fourth Test against an undecided opponent during the Nations Championship playoff finals weekend.