Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's shoulder injury will force him to miss the entire Six Nations Championship, impacting both England's hopes and his chances of making the British and Irish Lions tour.
England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the entire Six Nations due to a dislocated shoulder sustained while playing for Exeter last month. Feyi-Waboso is scheduled to undergo surgery on the joint injured during a match against Sale on December 21st, which is expected to sideline him for approximately three months. The 22-year-old is a key player for England , having scored five tries in eight appearances.
If healthy, he would have been a certain selection for the Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 1st. This setback impacts Steve Borthwick's hopes of reviving England's performance in the Championship after a disappointing autumn campaign. Feyi-Waboso's absence also prevents him from showcasing his abilities on the biggest stage and vying for a spot on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer. He was a frontrunner for a back-three position due to his impressive performances since making his Test debut last year's Six Nations. Adding to his misfortune, he was forced to miss matches against South Africa and Japan in November after suffering a concussion against Australia. Feyi-Waboso's unavailability further depletes England's back-three resources, as George Furbank is likely to miss the start of the Championship with a broken arm. Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Roebuck will compete for the vacant wing position, though Sleightholme experienced an injury while playing for Northampton against Bath on Sunday. Borthwick will announce his squad for the Six Nations next Tuesday, facing the pressure of turning England's fortunes around as scrutiny intensifies on his position following a disappointing 2024.
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