Immanuel Feyi-Waboso says he was “drenched” during Exeter’s Premiership final after choosing to play despite a recent injury. He reports that he opted to risk a refracture in order to be available for Saturday’s showpiece match against Northampton. The final ends with Northampton winning 26-17. The accounts describe Feyi-Waboso as having been affected by the crowd conditions during the match, while also highlighting the physical decision behind his participation. Across the reports, the central points are that Exeter reached the final, that Feyi-Waboso had a prior injury and decided to take the risk of playing again, and that Exeter ultimately lose to Northampton in the final scoreline. The coverage focuses on his personal account of the circumstances around the match, including the level of exposure he experienced from the fans, and situates it within the outcome of Exeter’s defeat in the Premiership final.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso describes Exeter’s Prem final setback and injury decision
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso says he was “drenched” during Exeter’s Premiership final after choosing to play despite a recent injury. He reports that he opted to risk a refracture in order to be available for...
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso reports being drenched by a Bath fan during Exeter’s Premiership final build-up or proceedings.
- He says he chose to take a risk of a refracture to play in the final.
- Exeter reach Saturday’s Premiership final but lose to Northampton.
- The final score is 26-17 in Northampton’s favour.
The wing chose to risk a refracture in order to play in Saturday’s showpiece, which ended in a 26-17 defeat by Northampton.
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