Immanuel Feyi-Waboso cleared to play in Prem final for Exeter
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Exeter Chiefs wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to play in the Premiership final against Northampton on June 20 at Twickenham. Feyi-Waboso, who suffered a facial fracture in late May, confirmed his fitness following England's approval of his recovery. Director of rugby Rob Baxter noted that Feyi-Waboso participated in training without contact and is not required to wear a protective mask if selected. The Chiefs will finalize their matchday 23 on June 19.
- •Feyi-Waboso scores 15 tries in 24 matches this season.
- •Exeter Chiefs face Northampton in the Prem final at Allianz Stadium.
- •Baxter confirms Feyi-Waboso completed training without contact.
- •Matchday 23 announcement set for June 19.
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Feyi-Waboso to start for Exeter in Prem final
- 4:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Exeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final
- 3:09 PMBBC Sport — Exeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final
"England consent to Chiefs fielding winger at Twickenham Ethan Roots also set to return against Northampton Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final at Twickenham. England’s star winger underwent facial surgery barely two weeks ago but, in a major boost for the Chiefs, is available for his side’s showdown with Northampton and, potentially, England’s Test against South Africa on 4 July. Rob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, said the decision was ultimately taken by Feyi-Waboso himself after England’s medical team indicated they had no objections to him playing. The 23-year-old had a plate inserted in his jaw this month but is now free to bolster the Chiefs’ efforts to secure a first Prem title since 2020. Continue reading...
"England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will start for Exeter in the Prem final against Northampton less than three weeks after facial surgery.
"Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:48 AMFeyi-Waboso to start for Exeter in Prem final
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will start for Exeter in the Prem final against Northampton less than three weeks after facial surgery.
- The Guardian SportJun 18, 2026, 4:17 PMFeyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter
England consent to Chiefs fielding winger at Twickenham Ethan Roots also set to return against Northampton Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final at Twickenham. England’s star winger underwent facial surgery barely two weeks ago but, in a major boost for the Chiefs, is available for his side’s showdown with Northampton and, potentially, England’s Test against South Africa on 4 July. Rob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, said the decision was ultimately taken by Feyi-Waboso himself after England’s medical team indicated they had no objections to him playing. The 23-year-old had a plate inserted in his jaw this month but is now free to bolster the Chiefs’ efforts to secure a first Prem title since 2020. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:10 PMExeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final
Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 3:09 PMExeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final
Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.
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