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    Feyi-Waboso injury fallout hits England preparations for Scotland clash

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    • Wing has reinjured shoulder and could be out for season
    • Injury leads to questioning of RFU's contract system

    England's Calcutta Cup preparations have been tainted by the fallout from the handling of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's shoulder injury, which raises questions over the Rugby Football Union's new central contracting system.

    Feyi-Waboso reinjured his shoulder at England's training base on Wednesday after suffering a dislocation on Exeter duty on 21 December with the Chiefs confirming he will be sidelined for up to 14 weeks. He is unlikely to play again this season and, as he will be out of action when Andy Farrell names his British & Irish Lions squad, Feyi-Waboso's chances of touring Australia are hanging by a thread.

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