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England No.9 Jack van Poortvliet to miss World Cup

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Aug 14, 2023

Jack van Poortvliet is out of the Rugby World Cup. — England'sÂ Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury. -AP

England No.9 Jack van Poortvliet will miss the World Cup to undergo surgery on an ankle injury sustained against Wales.

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The 22-year-old Leicester back was forced off in the first half of the 19-17 Twickenham win and has been replaced in Steve Borthwick's 33-man World Cup squad by Northampton's Alex Mitchell.

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