Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to have surgery after a facial injury

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to have surgery after a facial injury
Summary

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, the 23-year-old England winger, is set to undergo surgery for a facial injury sustained during Exeter's match against Leicester. He is likely to miss the remainder of the Premiership season, including a crucial final game against Saracens. This incident follows a challenging year for Feyi-Waboso, who had already missed the Six Nations due to a hamstring injury. The Exeter Chiefs announced the decision for surgery, made in partnership with England Rugby. His availability for England's upcoming summer matches against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina is now in doubt.

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  • Feyi-Waboso injured late in Exeter's win over Leicester.
  • Surgery decision verified by Exeter and England Rugby.
  • He missed the Six Nations earlier in the year due to injury.
  • Exeter faces Saracens in a vital concluding match.
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  • 11:21 AMYahoo SportsFeyi-Waboso to undergo surgery on facial injury
  • 11:20 AMBBC SportFeyi-Waboso to have surgery on facial injury
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England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could miss the rest of the Prem season after undergoing surgery for a facial injury.

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England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could miss the rest of the Prem season after undergoing surgery for a facial injury.

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