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| Date of birth | 20 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Clifton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University |
Aston University University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (born 20 December 2002) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs and England. Born and raised in Wales, he represents England at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
Feyi-Waboso began playing with Rumney RFC, and played for Cardiff Schools at U-11 and U-15 level. [3]
Feyi-Waboso signed for the Cardiff Blues academy ahead of the 2020–21 season. [4] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Ospreys. [5] Feyi-Waboso left Cardiff after failing to secure a place in the medical programme at Cardiff University. [6] He instead took a place at Aston University. [6]
On 14 February 2022, Wasps announced the signing of the centre, from the 2022–2023 season onwards. [7]
Following Wasps's expulsion from the league due to their administration, Feyi-Waboso was signed by Exeter Chiefs. [8]
Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level Article in 2023
He received his first call-up to the senior England squad on 17 January 2024 for the 2024 Six Nations Championship. [9] He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against Italy in the first round of the Six Nations. [10] He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against Scotland on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench. [11] He made his first start in the match against Ireland on 9 March 2024.
- As of 10 March 2024
| Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
Scotland
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Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh | 2024 Six Nations | 24 February 2024 | 21 - 30 |
Born to Nigerian parents in Llandaff, Wales, Feyi-Waboso attended Corpus Christi High school. Apart from rugby, he also showed a talent for hurdles and high jump.
Since 2022, alongside playing for Exeter Chiefs and England, Feyi-Waboso is also studying a medical degree at the University of Exeter. [12] During the 2024 Six Nations, he missed a three day training camp with England to complete a face-to-face exam as part of his studies. [13]
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso".
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso".
- ^ Thomas, Simon (15 February 2022). "'Special future Wales international' Feyi-Waboso lost to English Premiership". WalesOnline. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Cardiff Blues 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Ospreys 36-14 Cardiff Blues". BBC Sport. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b Thomas, Simon (8 October 2021). "Fears 'special' future Wales international will be lost to England". WalesOnline. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Joins Wasps Academy Ahead Of 2022-23 Season". Wasps RFC. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Chiefs sign young trio from Wasps". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "RFU". www.englandrugby.com. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set for long England career, says Steve Borthwick: 'He's ready'". London Evening Standard. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Scotland beat England in Six Nations for fourth time in row - reaction". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Baldock, Andrew. "Exeter will leave 'gifted' Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path". The Independent. The Independent. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Jones, Chris. "Six Nations 2024: England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss training camp to sit exam". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Exeter Chiefs profile
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in February 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Clifton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University |
Aston University University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (born 20 December 2002) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs and England. Born and raised in Wales, he represents England at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
Feyi-Waboso began playing with Rumney RFC, and played for Cardiff Schools at U-11 and U-15 level. [3]
Feyi-Waboso signed for the Cardiff Blues academy ahead of the 2020–21 season. [4] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Ospreys. [5] Feyi-Waboso left Cardiff after failing to secure a place in the medical programme at Cardiff University. [6] He instead took a place at Aston University. [6]
On 14 February 2022, Wasps announced the signing of the centre, from the 2022–2023 season onwards. [7]
Following Wasps's expulsion from the league due to their administration, Feyi-Waboso was signed by Exeter Chiefs. [8]
Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level Article in 2023
He received his first call-up to the senior England squad on 17 January 2024 for the 2024 Six Nations Championship. [9] He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against Italy in the first round of the Six Nations. [10] He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against Scotland on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench. [11] He made his first start in the match against Ireland on 9 March 2024.
- As of 10 March 2024
| Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
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Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh | 2024 Six Nations | 24 February 2024 | 21 - 30 |
Born to Nigerian parents in Llandaff, Wales, Feyi-Waboso attended Corpus Christi High school. Apart from rugby, he also showed a talent for hurdles and high jump.
Since 2022, alongside playing for Exeter Chiefs and England, Feyi-Waboso is also studying a medical degree at the University of Exeter. [12] During the 2024 Six Nations, he missed a three day training camp with England to complete a face-to-face exam as part of his studies. [13]
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso".
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso".
- ^ Thomas, Simon (15 February 2022). "'Special future Wales international' Feyi-Waboso lost to English Premiership". WalesOnline. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Cardiff Blues 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Ospreys 36-14 Cardiff Blues". BBC Sport. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ a b Thomas, Simon (8 October 2021). "Fears 'special' future Wales international will be lost to England". WalesOnline. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Joins Wasps Academy Ahead Of 2022-23 Season". Wasps RFC. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Chiefs sign young trio from Wasps". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "RFU". www.englandrugby.com. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set for long England career, says Steve Borthwick: 'He's ready'". London Evening Standard. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Scotland beat England in Six Nations for fourth time in row - reaction". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Baldock, Andrew. "Exeter will leave 'gifted' Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path". The Independent. The Independent. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Jones, Chris. "Six Nations 2024: England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss training camp to sit exam". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Exeter Chiefs profile
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