Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell cleared to play in Prem final on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to return for the Premiership final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on June 20. Both players were considered unlikely to participate due to injuries but have progressed well in their recovery. Feyi-Waboso underwent surgery for a facial fracture, while Mitchell strained his hamstring during an England training camp. England head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed their participation is contingent upon successful training this week. Their return is significant, with Feyi-Waboso potentially filling a gap left by an injured teammate and Mitchell providing vital experience to Northampton in a key matchup.
- •Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Alex Mitchell expected to play in the Prem final.
- •Feyi-Waboso recovering from facial surgery; Mitchell from a hamstring injury.
- •Borthwick monitors their fitness ahead of Saturday's game.
- •Feyi-Waboso's return addresses injuries in Exeter's squad.
- •Mitchell's experience offers Northampton crucial depth.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — England to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final
- 4:30 PMBBC Sport — England to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final
"Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
"Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:30 PMEngland to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final
Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 4:30 PMEngland to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final
Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
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