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- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso tweaked his hamstring in the second half of Exeter's 34-28 win over Newcastle last weekend, hobbling off the pitch mid-game.
- Rob Baxter said the scan "doesn't show up too much" and that physios see no long-term issue, expressing hope the wing returns for England's November 8 Nations Championship opener against Australia.
- Feyi-Waboso has earned only 16 caps in two years due to a string of injuries including shoulder, hamstring, and concussion, making durability a recurring concern for the 23-year-old.
- As one of 25 centrally-contracted players, Feyi-Waboso has already been assessed by an England physio, with Baxter noting England wants him available for the autumn while Exeter is also "desperate" for him to feature.
- England's Nations Championship schedule runs Australia (Nov 8), Japan (Nov 14), and New Zealand (Nov 21), with all fixtures already allocated to specific dates and kickoff times.
Why it matters: Feyi-Waboso's availability directly shapes England's back line against a demanding three-Test autumn slate that includes world champions New Zealand on November 21. With just 16 caps in two years and a litany of shoulder, hamstring, and concussion setbacks, his fitness is as much a selection headache as his talent, and the central-contract arrangement gives England medical control but also creates tension with Exeter's club needs.
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