Henry Slade, the talented Exeter back, has revealed Eddie Jones wants him to focus his international future with England solely on the outside centre position.

Slade has seven caps for his country and his versatility means he can play fly-half, full-back and in midfield. But the 24-year-old – who scored the opening try in Exeter's 37-7 win over London Irish on Saturday – is now hoping for a regular spot in the white No 13 jersey.

“I play where I get put to be honest, but Eddie is looking at me in the centre, particularly 13 – that's what he's told me,” Slade said.

“I've asked Eddie myself and he's said it doesn't matter where I'm playing for Exeter, I can still be picked for England. It's nice to get the odd text from him every now and again and I've just got to try and play as well as I can in whatever position I'm picked in.”