Henry Slade: England again dominated out of the rest of tour of Argentina and USA after struggling hand harm | Rugby Union Information
Henry Slade has been dominated out of the rest of England’s tour of Argentina and the USA after struggling a hand harm throughout Saturday’s victory over Los Pumas.
Slade performed the total 80 minutes as England made a powerful begin to the tour as they received 35-12 in La Plata with a squad lacking 13 gamers chosen for the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia.
The 32-year-old Slade, who is likely one of the most skilled members of the squad with 74 England appearances, will miss Saturday’s second fixture with Argentina together with a one-off match towards the USA every week later.
Slade was joined at centre by debutant Seb Atkinson within the first Take a look at towards Argentina, however head coach Steve Borthwick will now be pressured into altering his beginning XV.
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Highlights of England’s first Take a look at win towards Argentina in La Plata
Uncapped duo Max Ojomoh and Oscar Beard are each candidates to return into the matchday 23.
Argentina have additionally suffered a blow after scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou withdrew from their squad for the second Take a look at after coming off injured throughout Saturday’s match.
The house facet have referred to as up Matteo Albanese as a substitute for Saturday’s conflict in San Juan.
Sky Sports activities will solely present the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Checks towards the Wallabies and 6 warm-up matches to be proven solely stay.