Ankle surgery rules England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet out of World Cup

The 22-year-old was forced off during the 19-17 win against Wales and has been replaced in the 33-man World Cup squad by Alex Mitchell.

England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup through injury (Joe Giddens/PA)

England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet will miss the World Cup to undergo surgery on an ankle injury sustained against Wales on Saturday.

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.