Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand
Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday

Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the All Blacks, revealing the No 8 Ben Earl is providing centre cover for the autumn international series curtain-raiser on Saturday.

Slade has been selected at outside-centre after making his first appearance of the season last Sunday following shoulder surgery, turning out for Exeter for 55 minutes after leaving England’s training camp in Girona early last week.

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