Leicesters captain Ed Slater sidelined by knee surgery

Second-row unlikely to feature in Englands autumn Test Slater picked up injury on international duty in New Zealand Leicesters strength in reserve ominous for rivalsThe Leicester captain Ed Slater is unlikely to play any part in Englands autumn Test series after undergoing knee surgery.The 26-year-old second-row has been sidelined since captaining Englands midweek side to a 38-7 victory over the Super 15 outfit the Crusaders in New Zealand in June. Continue reading...