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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.
Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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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]
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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.
Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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1 | ![]() |
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]