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Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level [https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/future-wales-international-left-without-27758165 Article in 2023] |
Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level [https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/future-wales-international-left-without-27758165 Article in 2023] |
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He received his first call-up to the senior [[England national rugby union team|England]] squad on 17 January 2024 for the [[2024 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=RFU |url=https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-mens-squad-named-for-guinness-mens-six-nations-2024 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=www.englandrugby.com}}</ref> He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]] in the first round of the Six Nations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/immanuel-feyi-waboso-england-wales-six-nations-b1138103.html|title=Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set for long England career, says Steve Borthwick: 'He's ready'|work=London Evening Standard|date=9 February 2024|access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref> He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scotland beat England in Six Nations for fourth time in row - reaction |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/67803195 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref> He made his first start in the match against [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] on 9 March 2024. |
He received his first call-up to the senior [[England national rugby union team|England]] squad on 17 January 2024 for the [[2024 Six Nations Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=RFU |url=https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-mens-squad-named-for-guinness-mens-six-nations-2024 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=www.englandrugby.com |archive-date=17 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117200245/https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-mens-squad-named-for-guinness-mens-six-nations-2024 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]] in the first round of the Six Nations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/immanuel-feyi-waboso-england-wales-six-nations-b1138103.html|title=Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set for long England career, says Steve Borthwick: 'He's ready'|work=London Evening Standard|date=9 February 2024|access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref> He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scotland beat England in Six Nations for fourth time in row - reaction |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/67803195 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref> He made his first start in the match against [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] on 9 March 2024. |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Club career
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]
International career
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.
International tries
- As of 10 March 2024
| Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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| 1 |  Scotland
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Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh | 2024 Six Nations | 24 February 2024 | 21 - 30 |
Personal life
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]
His best friend at school was Joseph Greenaway Parry at Corpus Christi High school.
References
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. 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.
External links
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso at European Professional Club Rugby
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Exeter Chiefs profile
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