Henry Slade makes late run for England

It is a matter of when, not if, Henry Slade plays for England.

Or to be more precise, when Slade gains a full cap, for he played in a non-cap match against the Barbarians last year and has also represented the Saxons.

But will it be before, during or after the Rugby World Cup this year? That is the burning question.

For Slade, the long-legged, left-footed goal‑kicking Exeter fly-half-cum-centre, has had some season.

If you do not already know, for instance, that the softly spoken Devonian is a diabetic, then you really have not been paying attention, because Slade has been receiving …