Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and Henry Slade released by England

Exeter Chiefs duo Jack Nowell and Henry Slade are among 12 players released by England head coach Stuart Lancaster ahead of Saturday's Test against New Zealand. They will return to training at Sandy Park on Wednesday and will be available for Saturday's LV= Cup clash against Bath. Slade was only called up as injury cover last week while Nowell is still working his way back to full fitness after knee surgery. The announcement of the matchday squad of 23 players on Tuesday evening means Exeter..., Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and Henry Slade released by England