England's Henry Slade to jet home early from Spain training camp in bid to prove fitness for first autumn international against New Zealand
Daily MailHenry Slade will fly home early from England's training camp in Spain in a quest to be ready for next week's Test against the All Blacks. Henry Slade will fly home early from England's training camp in Spain in a quest to be ready for next week's Test against the All Blacks The centre has not played this season due to a shoulder injury but he will make his comeback on Sunday in Exeter's game against Harlequins Experienced fly-half George Ford has also returned to training after suffering a quad injury 'It helps being experienced. Experienced fly-half George Ford has also returned to training after suffering a quad injury, but the No10 is unlikely to be rushed back ahead of Marcus Smith and Fin Smith. Ford is unlikely to be rushed back ahead of Marcus Smith Alex Lozowski, who has not played a Test since 2018, is the leading candidate to fill in if Slade is not ready for the series opener 'George Ford is on the last stages of his rehab, so he's getting involved in a lot of rugby,' added Wigglesworth.