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‘He could be quite a force come World Cup time’: Rob Baxter

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been backed to become one of the stars of the 2027 Rugby World Cup by his Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter, who hopes he can find some consistency this season.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:39 PM
‘He could be quite a force come World Cup time’: Rob Baxter
Key Things to Know
  • Rob Baxter backed Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to star for England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
  • Baxter emphasized that Feyi-Waboso needs a consistent, injury-free season to reach his full potential.
  • Feyi-Waboso scored 17 tries in 27 appearances for Exeter Chiefs and England last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has backed winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to become a standout star for England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Baxter emphasized the importance of Feyi-Waboso securing a consistent, injury-free campaign this season to build match fitness and sharpness.

Feyi-Waboso scored 17 tries in 27 appearances for club and country last season despite dealing with shoulder, hamstring, and facial injuries. Baxter noted that the winger has worked hard on his physical robustness during his rehabilitation periods and showed positive signs in his recent performance against Cardiff.

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