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England boosted with Feyi-Waboso on track for next Nations Championship Test

Tweaked hamstring to keep Exeter wing out at ToulouseGenge and Lawes want England restrictions liftedEngland’s game-breaking winger Manny Feyi-Waboso should be fit for international duty next month despite tweaking a hamstring playing for Exeter against Newcastle on Sunday. Initial scans…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:04 AM
England boosted with Feyi-Waboso on track for next Nations Championship Test
Key Things to Know
  • Manny Feyi-Waboso is on track to play for England against Australia despite suffering a hamstring injury.
  • Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter confirmed initial scans showed no long-term damage for Feyi-Waboso.
  • Feyi-Waboso will miss Exeter Chiefs' Champions Cup pool match against Toulouse this weekend.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England winger Manny Feyi-Waboso is expected to be fit for next month's Nations Championship Test against Australia despite sustaining a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old was injured while playing for Exeter Chiefs against Newcastle and will miss Exeter's Champions Cup fixture against Toulouse. Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter confirmed that initial scans revealed no major damage and physios do not foresee a long-term issue.

Meanwhile, former England captains Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes have urged the RFU to lift the restriction preventing overseas-based players from international selection. Both players suggested implementing a cap-based threshold similar to Wales to grant senior players eligibility while playing abroad.

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