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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
England boss delighted with 'world class' star after injury ended Lions hopes
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has not played since before Christmas due to injury but is eyeing an imminent return and England boss Steve Borthwick is enthused about the return of the Exeter Chiefs winger Steve Borthwick believes Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is 'raring to get stuck in' and hopes the 'world class' Exeter Chiefs winger will feature in England's summer fixtures. The 22-year-old has not played since before Christmas and had shoulder surgery earlier this year but came through the first day of England's training camp unscathed at Pennyhill Park before returning home to sit an upcoming medical exam. Borthwick was impressed by the winger's condition, which is still being closely monitored as he nears his return, and couldn't hide his pleasure at seeing the 10-cap starlet training with the squad. 'We are delighted to see him back on the grass,' he said. 'The medical teams are really pleased with his recovery and you always get a sense with a player of how he is feeling, and there was a really positive energy from Manny. 'The number of times I had to step in and pull him back because he wanted to go further and do more - I had to step in and stop that a number of times, and stand on his wing to keep reminding him. That's a really positive sign about where Manny is at. 'He is raring to get stuck back into things. He is a young man, it's a young England squad in general and these players are just desperate to play. As a coach, it's a really energising environment to be part of.' Feyi-Waboso is part of a 33-man training squad including 14 uncapped players as Borthwick runs the rule over his options for a busy summer. Sale centre Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, Leicester back-rower Emeka Ilione and promising prop Afolabi Fasogbon, a teammate of Henry Pollock when England Under-20s became world champions, are among those contesting to make their debuts in the upcoming months. A clash with a France XV kicks things off on June 21 before two Tests in Argentina and a trip to Washington to take on USA. England last faced Los Pumas on their own turf in 2017, a trip that proved integral in the development of the likes of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill, and Borthwick hopes this one will be similarly beneficial. 'I have no doubt there will be some players who emerge and stake their claim this summer,' he added. 'There will be players who say 'I really want to be a part of that team in 2027' (at the next World Cup), and I'm looking forward to that. The energy, the excitement they bring and the way they have attacked in this camp is really impressive.' The squad contains no players from Northampton Saints and Bath, who both take on French opposition in European finals this weekend. England will do likewise at Allianz Stadium in an uncapped international in June before setting off to South America, a contest Borthwick is relishing. 'It will be an important step for us,' he said. 'We know France will have some players unavailable for selection, as we will. We also know the depth they have in their country and in their squad. We spoke prior to the Six Nations as some of our clubs had had tough games against French opponents, so they went in with a lot of confidence against us. 'Hopefully this weekend we will see English clubs do really well and hopefully we will continue that at Allianz Stadium.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How ‘world-class' Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can energise England in Argentina
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can be a star for the Lions, says Jason Robinson (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire) Steve Borthwick believes Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is 'raring to get stuck in' and hopes the 'world-class' Exeter Chiefs wing will feature in England's summer fixtures. The 22-year-old has not played since before Christmas and had shoulder surgery earlier this year but came through the first day of England's training camp unscathed at Pennyhill Park before returning home to sit an upcoming medical exam. Advertisement Borthwick was impressed by the winger's condition, which is still being closely monitored as he nears his return and couldn't hide his pleasure at seeing the 10-cap starlet training with the squad. 'We are delighted to see him back on the grass,' he said. 'The medical teams are really pleased with his recovery, and you always get a sense with a player of how he is feeling, and there was a really positive energy from Manny. 'The number of times I had to step in and pull him back because he wanted to go further and do more - I had to step in and stop that a number of times and stand on his wing to keep reminding him. That's a really positive sign about where Manny is at. 'He is raring to get stuck back into things. He is a young man; it's a young England squad in general and these players are just desperate to play. As a coach, it's a really energising environment to be part of.' England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso impressed in the early stages of his Test career (PA Wire) Feyi-Waboso is part of a 33-man training squad including 14 uncapped players as Borthwick runs the rule over his options for a busy summer. Advertisement Sale centre Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, Leicester back-rower Emeka Ilione and promising prop Afolabi Fasogbon, a teammate of Henry Pollock when England Under-20s became world champions, are among those contesting to make their debuts in the upcoming months. A clash with a France XV kicks things off on 21 June before two Tests in Argentina and a trip to Washington to take on USA. England last faced Los Pumas on their own turf in 2017, a trip that proved integral in the development of the likes of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill, and Borthwick hopes this one will be similarly beneficial. 'I have no doubt there will be some players who emerge and stake their claim this summer,' he added. 'There will be players who say 'I really want to be a part of that team in 2027' (at the next World Cup), and I'm looking forward to that. Advertisement 'The energy, the excitement they bring and the way they have attacked in this camp is really impressive.' The squad contains no players from Northampton Saints and Bath, who both take on French opposition in European finals this weekend. England will do likewise at Allianz Stadium in an uncapped international in June before setting off to South America, a contest Borthwick is relishing. 'It will be an important step for us,' he said. 'We know France will have some players unavailable for selection, as we will. 'We also know the depth they have in their country and in their squad. We spoke prior to the Six Nations as some of our clubs had had tough games against French opponents, so they went in with a lot of confidence against us. Advertisement 'Hopefully this weekend we will see English clubs do really well and hopefully we will continue that at Allianz Stadium.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fit-again Feyi-Waboso named in England training camp
Exeter and England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's prospects of playing Test rugby this summer increased after the 22-year-old was selected for a two-day England training camp this week. Feyi-Waboso has not played since dislocating his shoulder in December, with his comeback delayed by a setback suffered at an England camp in February. Gloucester centre Seb Atkinson, Leicester back row Emeke Ilione and Sale midfielder Rekeiti Ma'asi-White are also included in a 33-strong group that does not include either British and Irish Lions, or players from Northampton and Bath, who are preparing for European finals this weekend. Gloucester's 20-year-old prop Afolabi Fasogbon, who was ruled out of Six Nations contention with an ankle injury, is named, along with the likes of Jamie George, George Ford and Ben Curry, who missed out on Lions selection earlier this month. In 2017, England toured Argentina in the same summer that the Lions were taking on New Zealand. A teenage Tom Curry and Sam Underhill made their Test debuts against the Pumas and a little more than two years later were key parts of a Rugby World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand. Head coach Steve Borthwick expects similar to happen again this year with 13 of his players selected for the Lions tour of Australia. "There is no doubt players will emerge this summer and will be part of the Rugby World Cup 2027 squad that wouldn't have been if we had to pick it today," he told 5 Live Sport. "I have no doubt. It is the same thing that happened in 2017 - players grab the opportunity. "I told them today that opportunity rises and change happens – the players that get the chance have to grab hold of it with both hands." Forwards: Joe Batley (Bristol Bears), Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs), Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Ben Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins), Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby), Jamie George (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Emeka Ilione (Leicester Tigers), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Jack Kenningham (Harlequins), Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears), Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Shark), Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks), Tom Willis (Saracens) Backs: Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Oscar Beard (Harlequins), Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks), Tobias Elliott (Saracens), Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Rekeiti Ma'asi-White (Sale Sharks), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Luke Northmore (Harlequins), Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks), Harry Randall (Bristol Bears), Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) Feyi-Waboso had a breakout campaign last season, scoring his first international try off the bench in Six Nations defeat by Scotland, before crossing in all three matches on England's summer tour of Japan and New Zealand. His top-end pace brings an extra dimension to England's attack and was sorely missed despite the team finishing second in this year's Six Nations. Exeter and England publicly disagreed over how his injury treated, with the recently-signed Professional Game Partnership giving England a greater say in the conditioning and rehabilitation of their centrally contracted players. Exeter head coach Rob Baxter indicated earlier this month that Feyi-Waboso could get a run-out in the Chiefs' final game of the season against Sale on 31 May. Intriguingly, British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell suggested that he would supplement his initial 38-man selection for the tour of Australia with later call-ups for those who need a chance to prove their fitness. England will play Argentina in Buenos Aires and San Juan on 5 July and 12 July respectively before a one-off Test against the United States on 19 July in Washington. They will play an uncapped warm-up match against a France XV on 21 June at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Listen: Sport's Strangest Crimes - Bloodgate Listen to the latest Rugby Union Weekly podcast
The Star
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Feyi-Waboso back as England name 14 uncapped players in training squad
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v New Zealand - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 2, 2024 England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scores their first try Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo (Reuters) -England have named wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a 33-player training squad ahead of a July tour of the Americas as coach Steve Borthwick selected 14 uncapped players in the absence of his British & Irish Lions tourists. Borthwick's side will travel to Argentina and the United States, but before then face a France XV at Twickenham on June 21. The squad is without players from Bath and Northampton, who are involved in European club rugby finals this weekend. Feyi-Waboso had been out since December with a shoulder injury, but will be given a chance to audition for the July tour. The uncapped Bristol Bears pair of Joe Batley and Gabriel Oghre have been named alongside Exeter Chiefs forward Richard Capstick, and four players from Gloucester, Arthur Clark, Charlie Atkinson, Seb Atkinson and Afolabi Fasogbon. Oscar Beard, Luke Northmore and Jack Kenningham from Harlequins get the nod and Borthwick has rewarded Leicester Tigers' Emeka Ilione for his impressive recent form. Saracens wing Tobias Elliott and the Sale Sharks duo of Rekeiti Ma'asi-White and Joe Carpenter are also included. There are more established players in the form of loose forwards Ben Curry and Alex Dombrandt, and hooker Jamie George, who narrowly missed out on touring Australia with the Lions. Flyhalf George Ford is another unlucky not to be heading Down Under, while backs Henry Slade, Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet are also selected. England's 33-player training squad: Forwards: Joe Batley (Bristol Bears) Fin Baxter (Harlequins) Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs) Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby) Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins) Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers) Emeka Ilione (Leicester Tigers) Nick Isiekwe (Saracens) Jack Kenningham (Harlequins) Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks) Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks) Tom Willis (Saracens) Backs: Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby) Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby) Oscar Beard (Harlequins) Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks) Tobias Elliott (Saracens) Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs) George Ford (Sale Sharks) Rekeiti Ma'asi-White (Sale Sharks) Cadan Murley (Harlequins) Luke Northmore (Harlequins) Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears) Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks) Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers) Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) (Reporting by Nick SaidEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Feyi-Waboso back as England name 14 uncapped players in training squad
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v New Zealand - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 2, 2024 England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scores their first try Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo REUTERS Feyi-Waboso back as England name 14 uncapped players in training squad England have named wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a 33-player training squad ahead of a July tour of the Americas as coach Steve Borthwick selected 14 uncapped players in the absence of his British & Irish Lions tourists. Borthwick's side will travel to Argentina and the United States, but before then face a France XV at Twickenham on June 21. The squad is without players from Bath and Northampton, who are involved in European club rugby finals this weekend. Feyi-Waboso had been out since December with a shoulder injury, but will be given a chance to audition for the July tour. The uncapped Bristol Bears pair of Joe Batley and Gabriel Oghre have been named alongside Exeter Chiefs forward Richard Capstick, and four players from Gloucester, Arthur Clark, Charlie Atkinson, Seb Atkinson and Afolabi Fasogbon. Oscar Beard, Luke Northmore and Jack Kenningham from Harlequins get the nod and Borthwick has rewarded Leicester Tigers' Emeka Ilione for his impressive recent form. Saracens wing Tobias Elliott and the Sale Sharks duo of Rekeiti Ma'asi-White and Joe Carpenter are also included. There are more established players in the form of loose forwards Ben Curry and Alex Dombrandt, and hooker Jamie George, who narrowly missed out on touring Australia with the Lions. Flyhalf George Ford is another unlucky not to be heading Down Under, while backs Henry Slade, Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet are also selected. England's 33-player training squad: Forwards: Joe Batley (Bristol Bears) Fin Baxter (Harlequins) Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs) Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby) Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) Theo Dan (Saracens), Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins) Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby) Jamie George (Saracens) Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers) Emeka Ilione (Leicester Tigers) Nick Isiekwe (Saracens) Jack Kenningham (Harlequins) Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks) Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks) Tom Willis (Saracens) Backs: Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby) Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby) Oscar Beard (Harlequins) Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks) Tobias Elliott (Saracens) Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs) George Ford (Sale Sharks) Rekeiti Ma'asi-White (Sale Sharks) Cadan Murley (Harlequins) Luke Northmore (Harlequins) Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears) Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks) Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers) Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
