Exeter head coach Rob Baxter happy to develop Henry Slade's talent at outside centre
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Exeter head coach Rob Baxter happy to develop Henry Slade's talent at outside centre
Rob Baxter, the Exeter head coach, believes that playing England
fly‑half Henry Slade at centre will only benefit his game.
Slade, 21, wore the No 10 shirt for his country against the Barbarians at
Twickenham in June, scoring 16 points as vice-captain.
He also made several
appearances at fly-half for Exeter last season but has started this campaign
at outside centre, performing well in the opening two games against London
Welsh and Saturday's narrow 20-24 defeat by Leicester.
“It is important for him to get experience and game time, and wherever that is
on the pi…
