Devastating extent of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's injury confirmed as squad named ahead of Japan clash
England's rugby squad faces significant personnel challenges ahead of their match against Japan, with winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out for the remainder of the autumn due to an ankle injury. Several other key players are also sidelined, prompting the inclusion of multiple England A stars in the training squad.
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England squad: Devastating extent of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's injury confirmed as squad named ahead of Japan clash
England head coach Steve Borthwick has updated his squad following their fourth-round Nations Championship victory over the Wallabies.
Multiple members of the squad have been forced out through injury ahead of Saturday’s match with Japan, with many England A stars returning to bolster the team.
The big news is that Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is out for the rest of the autumn after suffering an ankle injury against Australia. This is a huge blow for the men in white, as the star winger excelled in the opening half on Sunday.
Joining him in the stands for the remainder of the competition is Tom Curry, who took himself to the sidelines during training last week with a hip injury.
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