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'Energised' Slade ready to take on All Blacks
The Straits Times
|October 31, 2024
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick said Henry Slade was in "fantastic condition" after selecting the centre to start against New Zealand in the opening November international on Nov 2, despite less than an hour of competitive action so far this season.
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Slade will face the All Blacks after just 55 minutes on the field for Exeter following shoulder surgery, with the 31-year-old only making his comeback against Harlequins on Oct 27.
He is, however, a key figure in England's "blitz" defence and Borthwick believes the 65-time capped midfielder is ready for the challenge of facing the All Blacks again after his side were twice narrowly beaten during a two-Test series in New Zealand in July.
"Sladey is a really important player for us," said Borthwick.
"He's an experienced Test match player and he's in fantastic condition. With the shoulder surgery he's had, he's been able to be run. He's as fit as I've ever seen him.
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