The England midfield star, who is diabetic, said last year he would not get the Covid jab due to bad reactions with previous vaccinations.
That sounded alarm bells with England as the French government requires all athletes to be double jabbed – guarding against any repeat of the Novak Djokovic episode Down Under.
Jones’ team play France in Paris in what has the potential to be a Grand Slam decider on the final night of the championship.
But Slade’s availability for the Champions Cup away day suggests a change in the centre’s vaccination status.
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