Exeter’s Henry Slade ruled out of England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland

INJURED: Henry Slade has been ruled out of England’s Six Nations opener. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Henry Slade has been ruled out of England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham with a hip injury.

Slade picked up the knock during Exeter’s game against Castres last weekend and has not recovered sufficiently to be considered for selection, but Jamie George is included in the squad ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash on February 4.