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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (born 20 December 2002) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs and England. Born and raised in Wales, he represents England at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
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Date of birth | 20 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Clifton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Aston University University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Feyi-Waboso began playing with Rumney RFC, and played for Cardiff Schools at U-11 and U-15 level.[3]
Feyi-Waboso signed for the Cardiff Blues academy ahead of the 2020–21 season.[4] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Ospreys.[5] Feyi-Waboso left Cardiff after failing to secure a place in the medical programme at Cardiff University.[6] He instead took a place at Aston University.[6]
On 14 February 2022, Wasps announced the signing of the centre, from the 2022–2023 season onwards.[7]
Following Wasps's expulsion from the league due to their administration, Feyi-Waboso was signed by Exeter Chiefs.[8]
Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level Article in 2023
He received his first call-up to the senior England squad on 17 January 2024 for the 2024 Six Nations Championship.[9] He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against Italy in the first round of the Six Nations.[10] He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against Scotland on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench.[11] He made his first start in the match against Ireland on 9 March 2024.
Try | Opposing team | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh | 2024 Six Nations | 24 February 2024 | 21 - 30 |
Born to Nigerian parents in Llandaff, Wales, Feyi-Waboso attended Corpus Christi High school. Apart from rugby, he also showed a talent for hurdles and high jump.
Since 2022, alongside playing for Exeter Chiefs and England, Feyi-Waboso is also studying a medical degree at the University of Exeter.[12] During the 2024 Six Nations, he missed a three day training camp with England to complete a face-to-face exam as part of his studies.[13]
His best friend at school was Joseph Greenaway Parry at Corpus Christi High school.
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