Feyi-Waboso expected to be fit for England’s Nations Championship campaign

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is expected to be fit for England’s Nations Championship campaign this autumn after receiving a positive update on his hamstring injury.

The explosive wing hobbled off in the second half of Exeter’s 34-28 victory over Newcastle last weekend.

Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter insists Feyi-Waboso is expected to return sooner rather than later, suggesting he should be available for the opening Nations Championship fixture against Australia on November 8.

Baxter said: “Manny’s got some awareness there. The scan doesn’t show up too much and on testing he’s very good.

“We’re hopeful that we can treat the symptoms he’s showing and see where he gets to over the next week or so.

“Looking at how he’s reporting post-game and (Monday), there’s nothing I’m hearing from our physios saying there should be a long-term issue now.

“Seeing that he’s reporting so well and he’s functionally so good, there may not need to be too much intervention.”

Feyi-Waboso has been limited to 16 caps since making his debut two years ago due to a series of injuries including shoulder, hamstring and concussion.

The 23-year-old is one of 25 centrally-contracted players, giving England control over his medical arrangements, and he has already been assessed by one of their physios.

Baxter added: “England like players to go and see certain specialists and we’re in a delicate time for both parties.

“We’re desperate for Manny to play because we’ve got some important games and England want him to be able to feature in the autumn.

“Hopefully there won’t be any dispute based on where Manny feels he is.”

Nations Championship fixtures

All times UK and Ireland

Friday 6 November

• Ireland vs Argentina (Round 4) | 8.10pm

Saturday 7 November

• Italy vs South Africa (Round 4) | 11.40am
• Scotland vs New Zealand (Round 4) | 2.10pm
• Wales vs Japan (Round 4) | 4.40pm
• France vs Fiji (Round 4) | 8.10pm

Sunday 8 November

• England vs Australia (Round 4) | 3.10pm

Friday 13 November

• France vs South Africa (Round 5) | 8.10pm

Saturday 14 November

• Wales vs New Zealand (Round 5) | 2.10pm
• England vs Japan (Round 5) | 4.40pm
• Ireland vs Fiji (Round 5) | 8.10pm

Sunday 15 November

• Scotland vs Australia (Round 5) | 3.10pm

Saturday 21 November

• England vs New Zealand (Round 6) | 2.10pm
• Scotland vs Japan (Round 6) | 2.10pm
• Ireland vs South Africa (Round 6) | 4.40pm
• Italy vs Fiji (Round 6) | 4.40pm
• Wales vs Australia (Round 6) | 8.10pm
• France vs Argentina (Round 6) | 8.10pm