Rugby: Slade sidelined by broken leg

West Country
Exeter Chiefs
Henry Slade
Rugby Union
Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 1:23pm

Henry Slade is injured during Exeter Chiefs' game against Wasps Credit: PA

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says it is likely that England star Henry Slade will be sidelined for roughly four months after he broke his leg and damaged his ankle in his side’s 41-27 win over Wasps on Saturday 5 December.

Centre Slade was stretchered off with just 15 minutes remaining at the Ricoh Arena following a tackle from home winger Sailosi Tagicakibau as he looked to clear out the Exeter playmaker.

Slade, 22, had a plate and wiring inserted during what Baxter described as ‘a pretty major operation’ on Sunday.

It will be some months before Slade is match fit again Credit: PA

Henry Slade had this message for fans: