Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Returns as England Prepares to Face France at Twickenham
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso returns to England's lineup for the rugby match against France at Twickenham.
Key Points
- • Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes comeback after six months out due to injury.
- • George Ford and Jamie George named co-captains for England.
- • England's squad features several debutants due to absences for Lions preparation.
- • Match serves as a warm-up ahead of tours to Argentina and New Zealand for both teams.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming rugby match between England and France at Twickenham's Allianz Arena, England has revealed an exciting lineup featuring the return of wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. After a six-month absence due to injury, Feyi-Waboso is set to make his comeback, having previously impressed by scoring five tries in just eight international appearances. England coach Steve Borthwick praised the young player's enthusiasm during training, noting, "I have had to almost man mark him myself in training! He has been full of enthusiasm, full of energy."
In a strategic move, George Ford and Jamie George have been named as co-captains for the match, which serves as a warm-up for both teams before their summer tours. This game is notable as England's squad is missing 13 Lions tourists preparing for their series against Argentina, allowing debutants like Guy Pepper, Seb Atkinson, and Joe Carpenter to step into the spotlight.
While England came second to France in the recent Six Nations, they triumphed earlier this year in February, winning with a last-minute try from Elliot Daly. The current match, however, will not be classified as a Test match due to the absence of many key French players participating in the Top 14 semi-finals. Following this fixture, England will tour Argentina for two Tests on July 5 and 12.