Henry Slade Expresses Continued Desire to Represent England Rugby
I still have big desire to play for England - Slade
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Henry Slade, the Exeter Chiefs centre, remains eager to play for England despite not being selected for the Six Nations. He last played for England in November 2022 against Argentina and is focused on performing well for his club as they prepare for a European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton in Italy.
- 01Henry Slade has 74 caps for England, last playing in November 2022.
- 02He signed a two-year contract extension with Exeter Chiefs in February.
- 03Exeter Chiefs currently sit fourth in the Premiership with eight wins from 12 matches.
- 04Slade's team faces Benetton in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
- 05He emphasizes the importance of learning from past challenges to improve the team's performance.
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Henry Slade, the Exeter Chiefs centre, expressed his strong desire to continue representing England rugby, despite not being included in the squad for the recent Six Nations. Slade has accumulated 74 caps, with his last appearance for the national team occurring in November 2022, where he scored against Argentina. He recently signed a two-year deal with Exeter Chiefs, who are currently ranked fourth in the Premiership, having won eight out of twelve matches this season. As they prepare for their upcoming European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton in Italy, Slade reflects on the team's journey, acknowledging the challenges faced in recent years but expressing optimism about the talent within the squad. He stated, “It is an exciting time to be at the club,” highlighting the team's growth and readiness for the upcoming match.
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Slade's performance in the upcoming matches could influence his chances of being selected for the national team, impacting both his career and the Exeter Chiefs' success.
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