Immanuel Feyi-Waboso expected to be fit for England's Nations Championship fixture against Australia in November
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso tweaked hamstring playing for Exeter against Newcastle; wing is on track to feature in England’s opening Nations Championship Test against Australia on November 8; England then play Japan on November 14 and New Zealand on November 21
The explosive wing hobbled off in the second half of Exeter's 34-28 victory over Newcastle last weekend.
Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter insists Feyi-Waboso is expected to return sooner rather than later, suggesting he should be available for the opening Nations Championship fixture against Australia on November 8.
Baxter said: "Manny's got some awareness there. The scan doesn't show up too much and on testing he's very good.
"We're hopeful that we can treat the symptoms he's showing and see where he gets to over the next week or so.
"Looking at how he's reporting post-game and (Monday), there's nothing I'm hearing from our physios saying there should be a long-term issue now.
"Seeing that he's reporting so well and he's functionally so good, there may not need to be too much intervention."
Feyi-Waboso has been limited to 16 caps since making his debut two years ago due to a series of injuries including shoulder, hamstring and concussion.
The 23-year-old is one of 25 centrally-contracted players, giving England control over his medical arrangements, and he has already been assessed by one of their physios.
Baxter added: "England like players to go and see certain specialists and we're in a delicate time for both parties.
"We're desperate for Manny to play because we've got some important games and England want him to be able to feature in the autumn.
"Hopefully there won't be any dispute based on where Manny feels he is."
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