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Suspended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso selected by Steve Borthwick for England summer tour to Argentina and United States, Asher Opoku-Fordjour named
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Updated 23/06/2025 at 20:43 GMT+1
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been selected in Steve Borthwick’s 36-player squad for England’s upcoming tour to Argentina and the USA. The 22-year-old will only be available for the match against the United States on July 19, as he is suspended for the two-Test series against Argentina. Sale Sharks' Asher Opoku-Fordjour is seen as a rising force in the game and he has been included.
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England coach Steve Borthwick has named Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in his squad for the tour of Argentina and United States, despite the winger being unavailable for the South American leg due to suspension.
Feyi-Waboso was handed a three-game suspension for a dangerous challenge on Antoine Hastoy during a clash with France on Saturday.
Per the BBC, one of those games will be removed from his suspension when he completes World Rugby's 'tackle school' programme.
Despite seeing one of the games chalked off his record, he will not be available for the matches against Argentina on July 5 and July 12.
The Exeter Chiefs man will return to the fold in time for the clash with USA on July 19, and Borthwick was happy to select him despite the two-match ban.
"Manny has worked hard to get back from injury and looks in great condition," Borthwick told the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly.
"He missed the whole of the Six Nations, and unfortunately now he has been suspended, but I still feel this is an opportunity to work with him for those couple of weeks."
Borthwick feels Feyi-Waboso is the kind of player who can excite fans.
"I want players who have that X-factor in an England shirt," Borthwick said. "I want players who want the ball in their hands and will get the crowd on their feet."
Per a press release from England Rugby, the 36-player squad - co-captained by Jamie George and George Ford - has a combined 561 caps.
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While there is huge experience, England coach Borthwick is looking forward to testing some younger members of his squad at international level.
"The three-Test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for the continued development of this squad," Borthwick said.
"For some of the younger players, this will be their first experience of touring overseas with England. Travelling together helps strengthen team bonds and offers a valuable chance for new players to integrate into our environment.
"It’s an exciting test for us, and we’re looking forward to seeing how we continue to evolve as a team."
England’s 36-player training squad
Forwards
Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps)
Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 7 caps)
Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps)
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 11 caps)
Theo Dan (Saracens, 17 caps)
Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints, 2 caps)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 20 caps)
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 31 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 101 caps) – co-captain
Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps)
Ted Hill (Bath Rugby, 4 caps)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 15 caps)
Emmanuel Iyogun (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Curtis Langdon (Northampton Saints, 2 caps)
Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks, 1 cap)
Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 7 caps)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 40 caps)
Tom Willis (Saracens, 6 caps)
Backs
Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
Oscar Beard (Harlequins, uncapped)
Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 8 caps)
George Ford (Sale Sharks, 99 caps) – co-captain
Will Muir (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Cadan Murley (Harlequins, 1 cap)
Luke Northmore (Harlequins, uncapped)
Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 13 caps)
Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 72 caps)
Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 8 caps)
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 36 caps)
Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 18 caps)
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