Slade back in England XV for must-win game with Fiji
Summary
England rugby player Henry Slade will return to the starting team to play against Fiji on Saturday. The coach, Steve Borthwick, made changes to the lineup to try to avoid losing six games in a row.Key Facts
- Henry Slade, who did not play in England's Six Nations games earlier this year, is back in the starting team.
- Slade was unhappy to be left out and played well for Exeter in the domestic league.
- Tommy Freeman moves back to his usual wing position after trying a new role as outside centre.
- Guy Pepper replaces Tom Curry as the openside flanker in the starting lineup.
- Three players, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori, and George Kloska, may make their first appearances as substitutes.
- The match against Fiji will be played at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday at 14:10 BST.
- The game is part of the Nations Championship rugby tournament.
- Fans can listen to the game on BBC Radio 5 Live and online platforms with live commentary.
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