England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Six Nations with shoulder injury, could miss British & Irish Lions tour
Published 20/02/2025 at 14:11 GMT
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Steve Borthwick has suffered a selection setback after Exeter Chiefs confirmed that wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will be out for a minimum period of 12 to 14 weeks with a shoulder injury. Feyi-Waboso had the surgery required to aid his recovery from a dislocated shoulder, as England prepare for a Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of the Six Nations after the England wing underwent shoulder surgery.
The 22-year-old initially opted against having an operation after dislocating his shoulder in December, in a bid to be fit for the latter stages of the tournament.
He first sustained the injury in an Exeter Chiefs match against Sale Sharks, and the decision was made following conversations between the England and Exeter medical teams.
However, it has since emerged that Feyi-Waboso suffered "a reinjury" at a recent England camp and is expected to be out of action for 12 to 14 weeks after undergoing the surgical procedure.
This enforced absence means that Feyi-Waboso is a doubt for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour, with Andy Farrell's side set to for a series in Australia.
It is a significant setback for the player after making a superb start to his Test career with England.
He opted to represent England instead of Wales and was shortlisted for World Rugby's prestigious Breakthrough Player of 2024, following an impressive record of five tries in eight appearances.
England are currently preparing for their Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Twickenham this Saturday.
Ollie Chessum is the only change to England's starting line-up, as Steve Borthwick's side look to prevent Scotland from winning the trophy for a record fifth successive year.
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Borthwick’s team will be heading into the contest on a high though, following an epic 26-25 win over France on February 8.
Meanwhile, both Smiths are included in the line-up, with Marcus at full-back and Fin at fly-half for the match at Murrayfield.
Scotland head into the match reeling from an 18-32 defeat to reigning champions Ireland.
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