England centre Henry Slade will miss the beginning of the Premiership season after present process shoulder surgical procedure.
The Exeter participant picked up the damage through the Six Nations however was capable of keep it up taking part in for the remainder of final season and go on tour to New Zealand with England.
He’s anticipated to be out for 3 to 4 months, which means he faces a race to be slot in time for England’s autumn internationals in opposition to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.
“We had been conscious that there was a slight subject, as had been England, and it has barely worsened all through the summer season tour,” Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter informed the membership web site.
“After having the shoulder re-scanned and checking in with how Henry feels about his shoulder, we’ve made the choice that now could be the proper time to have the operation.
“It’s a comparatively advanced operation which, at this stage, makes it slightly troublesome to speak about his return to play time. It’s more likely to be within the three-to-four-month vary so sadly, he’s going to overlook a very good chunk of the beginning of the season with us.”