Squad Update: England bring in Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
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England have recalled Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to assess his fitness as Steve Borthwick eyes reinforcements for his Six Nations squad following their thrilling 26-25 victory over France.
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The Exeter speedster, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, is set for a medical check-up this week after opting for a non-surgical rehabilitation plan. Initially expected to go under the knife, the 22-year-old instead pursued a “conservative rehab route,” according to Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.
Feyi-Waboso has been a standout performer since making his England debut in last year's Six Nations, racking up five tries in just eight caps—including back-to-back scores against the All Blacks last summer.
Baxter, however, remains cautious about the wing's return timeline.
"If the next two or three weeks go really well, whether he'll be back around the tail-end of the Six Nations, I wouldn't like to be the person who makes that call," Baxter told BBC Radio Devon.
"This morning again he looked very good. He said his shoulder's feeling strong. He's optimistic, but the big question will be when he gets back into contact training and how he feels."
With England still in the title race, Borthwick will be hoping Feyi-Waboso recovers in time to play a part in the final rounds of the tournament.
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Eight Players Who Flopped in the Six Nations This Weekend
The second round of the 2025 Six Nations saw Italy defeat Wales 22-15 in Rome, England edge France 26-25 at Twickenham, and Ireland secure a dominant 32-18 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Despite the thrilling action, several players underperformed. Here's a summary of the eight who struggled, with quotes from the key publications.
1. Finn Russell (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 4.5/10: “Lost a couple of high hanging kicks… Forced off after 21 minutes following a head collision.”
- RUCK 5/10: “Couldn’t get his nation ticking in the early stages.”
- The Scotsman: “Limited impact on the game early on as Ireland took control.”
Verdict: Russell was underwhelming, leaving Scotland on the back foot from the start.
2. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Struggled to make an impact and was replaced early in the second half.”
- Planet Rugby 5/10: “A few good moments in the set-piece, but nothing substantial.”
Verdict: Gray was largely ineffective and couldn't contribute to Scotland's fightback.
3. Antoine Dupont (France)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Had a few sloppy passes and missed a try-scoring chance.”
- Mail Online 6/10: “Far from his best but still involved in setting up tries.”
Verdict: Dupont's usual brilliance was lacking, and he struggled with errors that disrupted France's rhythm.
4. Josh Adams (Wales)
- RUCK 3/10: “Butchered two try-scoring opportunities and got a yellow card.”
- Planet Rugby 4/10: “Missed two huge chances, lucky to escape a red card.”
- Wales Online 4/10: “Butchered two easy try-scoring chances and received a yellow card.”
Verdict: Adams' poor decision-making and missed opportunities overshadowed his performance.
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