Henry Slade in the World Cup mix

Uncapped Exeter Chiefs back Henry Slade is emerging as a real contender to make England's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.



Slade, who has had an exceptional season at Exeter, can cover 10, 13 and 15 and has been called into the England camp ahead of their match with Scotland.

The prospects of Slade making his Test bow this weekend are slim, barring a remarkable run of injuries, but Stuart Lancaster has seen enough of Slade to earmark him as someone who could be a priceless commodity come the constraints of a World Cup squad.



Slade's versatility will work in his favour - as will Elliot Da…