Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Nations Championship as England injuries mount

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss the remainder of the Nations Championship after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's 45-22 victory over Australia, BBC Sport reported. The setback was confirmed in Monday's squad update, which also brought news that experienced flanker Tom Curry would play no part this autumn after experiencing discomfort in his hip.

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Feyi-Waboso, 23, was hurt in the 32nd minute following a tackle by Australia prop Angus Bell, who received a yellow card. England completed the match with a reshuffled back line: Henry Pollock, usually a back-row forward, replaced him on the wing after half-time. The injury came during a seven-try England win, with Feyi-Waboso having started alongside George Furbank and Tommy Freeman in the back three.

The winger's latest absence follows earlier interruptions to his international career. Shoulder surgery kept him out of the 2025 Six Nations, while a hamstring injury prevented him from appearing in this year's competition. He had recovered from another hamstring problem sustained while playing for his club before returning to England's starting side against the Wallabies.

Steve Borthwick will also be without centre Seb Atkinson, forward Ollie Chessum and full-back Furbank against Japan on Saturday. Atkinson has a hip problem, Chessum a shoulder injury and Furbank a groin issue, according to the BBC. All three could return against New Zealand, but their availability for that match remains a hope rather than a confirmed outcome.

Newcastle flanker Max Hicks, who is uncapped, and Harlequins forward Jack Kenningham have been added to the 36-player squad. Scrum-half Archie McParland, centre Max Ojomoh and wings Noah Calouri and Tobias Elliott are also included. Atkinson's absence requires a change in midfield, with Fraser Dingwall or Ojomoh among the options to play at inside-centre.

England's next assignment is Japan at Twickenham, followed by New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on 21 November. The Nations Championship finals weekend runs from 27 to 29 November. Furbank's injury interrupts his return after making his first England appearance in two years against Australia, while Feyi-Waboso's tournament is over despite his recovery in time for Sunday's match.