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www.therugbypaper.co.ukHere’s the latest on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso based on recent publicly reported updates.
Direct answer
- As of May 2026, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been active with Exeter and has returned to action in some contexts, with reports highlighting his fitness and involvement in matchday squads for Exeter in the 2025-2026 season. However, there have been earlier injury setbacks in 2025 and early 2026 that affected his availability for certain fixtures, including Six Nations engagements.
Context and recent developments
- Injury history and recovery: Feyi-Waboso has dealt with shoulder and hamstring issues in the past, which have influenced his club and international availability at various points in 2024–2025. These injuries led to periods sidelined and required careful rehabilitation before returning to action.[2][3][4]
- England involvement: He has been part of England discussions and selections since his debut, with notable attention on his readiness to compete for a place in the national team during cycles around 2024–2025.[4]
- Club status: For Exeter, updates around early 2025 indicated a challenging injury timeline, but subsequent reports in 2026 suggested he returned to contribute to Exeter’s campaign, including selection in matchday squads for developments in their season.[8][2]
What this means going forward
- Expect ongoing competition for a wing/backs role with England when fit, given his track record and early breakout performances.
- Club performance and fitness will heavily influence national team opportunities, as with many players who balance medical school commitments and professional rugby.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact timestamps and summarize the key injury timelines and latest squad appearances in a quick timeline, or track his current status for Exeter’s upcoming fixtures. I can also provide a short summary of his international eligibility decisions and how they influenced his England career.
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