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The squad also faces challenges with key absentees. Ben Spencer, the preferred scrum-half at the start of the Autumn season, has fallen down the selection hierarchy and is missing from the current setup. The return of Alex Mitchell, England's first-choice nine, is a significant boost for Borthwick's strategies as they gear up for Six Nations. Additionally, George Furbank’s injury means Borthwick is contemplating tactical shifts, including potentially moving Marcus Smith from fly-half to fullback.