Steve Borthwick: Henry Slade 'disappointed' to miss out, but 'flexibility' needed in WC squad selection

Henry Slade was among the notable absentees from Steve Borthwick's 33-man England squad, which was selected at Twickenham Stadium on Monday for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Joe Marchant has been included but there was no place for Exeter back Slade, who played at the past two World Cups for England. England are in Pool D along with Argentina, Chile, Japan and Samoa.