By NEALE HARVEY

Eddie told me to influence games more: Henry Slade
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Rival: Jonathan Joseph

HENRY Slade believes adding grit to his silky ball-playing skills will help him unlock the door to England’s coveted No.13 shirt in South Africa this summer.
Having accepted that outside-centre now offers his best route to a Red Rose future, Slade went about proving his ability to thrive in all conditions in front of watching England boss Eddie Jones last weekend with a combative display at rain-soaked Bath.
His battle with incumbent England No.13 Jonathan Joseph was ...