Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Feyi-Waboso, who is studying medicine, has scored 15 tries in 24 matches for club and country this season
ByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporter- Published51 minutes ago
Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been cleared to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.
The 23-year-old, who suffered a facial fracture in Exeter's victory against Leicester at the end of May, is available for selection in the season decider at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (15:00 BST) after England signed off on his recovery and Feyi-Waboso declared himself fit.
"England have been fully behind Manny making the call," said Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.
"Everyone, including the surgeon, has given him all the information on where he is.
"That's been fully assessed, and England have been very happy for Manny to make the decision.
"Whenever it's quite a close call one way or the other, you always hand it over to the player really. That's what's happened and Manny has declared himself fit."
Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs
Prem Rugby final, Twickenham
Saturday, 20 June 15:00 BST
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Feyi-Waboso has been able to take part in training, albeit while being exempt from contact. Baxter said that, if selected, Feyi-Waboso had healed sufficiently and will not need to wear any kind of protective mask.
"We've done very little, even grab tackling this week, so he's been able to run around, run the patterns, run the shapes, get on with most things, so he's fully ready to go," added Baxter.
Feyi-Waboso, who was part of a group of away fans who cheered the team to semi-final win over Bath at the Rec, will be competing with Paul Brown-Bampoe, Campbell Ridl and Ben Hammersley.
Back row Ethan Roots is also available for Exeter after completing return-to-play process in the wake of a head knock.
Exeter will announce their matchday 23 at midday on Friday, with Baxter set to finalise his selection calls on Thursday evening.
