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England rocked by injury crisis as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss rest of Nations Championship

The explosive Exeter Chiefs back sustained the injury to his right leg in the first half at Twickenham and limped on until the interval.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:20 AM
England rocked by injury crisis as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set to miss rest of Nations Championship
Key Things to Know
  • Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ruled out of the rest of the Nations Championship due to an ankle injury.
  • Seb Atkinson, Ollie Chessum, and George Furbank will miss Saturday's match against Japan through injury.
  • Flanker Tom Curry has been stood down for the remainder of England's autumn campaign with a hip problem.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out for the remainder of the Nations Championship after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday's 45-22 victory over Australia at Twickenham. The Exeter Chiefs back suffered the injury to his right leg in the first half. The update leaves head coach Steve Borthwick facing several major selection setbacks ahead of Saturday's fixture against Japan.

In addition to Feyi-Waboso, England will be without Seb Atkinson, Ollie Chessum, and George Furbank for the upcoming clash with Japan. Flanker Tom Curry has also been stood down for the remaining autumn fixtures after aggravating a hip issue. England hope that Atkinson, Chessum, and Furbank could potentially return for the match against New Zealand on November 21.

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