Henry Slade set to overlook out on Rugby World Cup spot as England announcement looms
The Exeter Chiefs playmaker boasts 56 caps and is a former England vice-captain, however is known to have been neglected for choice by head coach Steve Borthwick.
The 30-year-old Slade has been an England mainstay since his 2015 debut, proving an integral a part of the Red Rose’s run to the 2019 World Cup ultimate.
Now although Joe Marchant is anticipated to get the nod forward of Slade, with England on the lookout for further tempo within the channels.
Stade Francais-bound Marchant can even function comfortably on the wing, boosting England’s versatility out large.
England’s resolution to take all three fly-halves of captain Owen Farrell, George Ford and Marcus Smith to France may even have proved an element.
Farrell’s means to function at inside centre has presumably lessened the necessity for Slade’s playmaking skills, within the eyes of boss Borthwick.
Henry Arundell must be chosen out large, with Gloucester’s Jonny May lacking out on the wing.
Saracens’ highly effective loose-forward Ben Earl seems set to win a spot within the back-row, with Harlequins’ Alex Dombrandt now prone to miss the reduce for the 33-man squad.
England will begin their World Cup marketing campaign by taking over Argentina in Marseille on Saturday, September 9.
Possible England Rugby World Cup squad
Forwards: E Genge, J Marler, B Rodd, J George, J Walker, T Dan, Okay Sinckler, D Cole, W Stuart, M Itoje, O Chessum, G Martin, D Ribbans, C Lawes, L Ludlam, T Curry, J Willis, B Earl, B Vunipola.
Backs: B Youngs, D Care, J van Poortvliet, O Farrell, G Ford, M Smith, M Tuilagi, O Lawrence, J Marchant, A Watson, E Daly, M Malins, H Arundell, F Steward.