Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is our Jason Robinson
England rugby assistant coach Kevin Sinfield has compared winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to legendary player Jason Robinson due to his explosive playing style. Despite his talent, Feyi-Waboso's career has been frequently interrupted by various injuries.
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High-profile athlete injuries impact team performance and highlight the ongoing challenges of player welfare and conditioning in professional rugby.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Feyi-Waboso had a superb second-minute score ruled out for a forward pass in a previous phase during Sunday's win over Australia
BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published 10 November 2026 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, England's prolific but injury-prone wing, is the 2026 team's equivalent of Rugby World Cup winner Jason Robinson says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield.
Feyi-Waboso has scored nine tries in 17 appearances for England since making his Test debut against Italy in 2024.
However, his progress with England has been checked by a string of injuries.
He missed the 2025 Six Nations with a shoulder injury, while his 2026 tournament was ended by a hamstring injury sustained in training before England's opening-round win over Wales.
He returned this summer, scoring in wins over Fiji and Argentina, but suffered an autumn-ending ankle injury in the first half of Sunday's match against Australia.
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