Chiefs opinion: Hennry Slade call-up is richly deserved
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A place in the squad for Saturday’s match against Scotland always looked a tall order, but Henry Slade’s call-up to train with England marks another step towards what will surely be full international honours before long.
The 21-year-old has been something of a hot prospect for a while now after producing some eye-catching displays at centre for the Chiefs.
But recent performances at fly-half – which have been good enough to keep Gareth Steenson warming the bench – have attracted substantial national media interest and finally convinced Stuart Lancaster to make the call.
The England head co…
The 21-year-old has been something of a hot prospect for a while now after producing some eye-catching displays at centre for the Chiefs.
But recent performances at fly-half – which have been good enough to keep Gareth Steenson warming the bench – have attracted substantial national media interest and finally convinced Stuart Lancaster to make the call.
The England head co…
