England's Nigerian-British flyer Immanuel Feyi-Waboso heads for a scan on a hamstring problem, and Six Nations plans hang in the balance.
Nigerian-British winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is waiting on a scan after a hamstring injury, and the diaspora's brightest rugby talent has a nervous few days ahead. The England wing picked up the problem during Exeter's win over Newcastle.
The scan will show how serious the damage is. Until the results are in, nobody at Exeter or in the England camp can say how long he might be out. Hamstring injuries range from minor tweaks to lengthy lay-offs, so the medical verdict will shape everything that follows.
The timing matters for England. Feyi-Waboso has become a serious attacking threat on the wing, and his pace and finishing ability make him a player Six Nations coaches want available. Any extended absence would force England to rethink their options out wide as the Championship approaches.
For Exeter, the win over Newcastle now comes with a cloud over it. The club will want clarity quickly, both for their own campaign and for the national side that relies on his fitness. Fans of the Nigerian-heritage star across Africa and the diaspora will be hoping the scan brings good news and that he is back sprinting down the touchline soon.
