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Feyi-Waboso was is one of six siblings, born to parents with Nigerian heritage. He grew up in Llandaff, Wales.[3]
After school at Clifton College, he initially studied at Aston University, then moved to study medicine at Exeter University.
Club career
Feyi-Waboso began playing with Rumney RFC, and played for Cardiff Schools at U-11 and U-15 level.[4]
Feyi-Waboso signed for the Cardiff Blues academy ahead of the 2020–21 season.[5] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Ospreys.[6] Feyi-Waboso left Cardiff after failing to secure a place in the medical programme at Cardiff University despite strong grades.[7] He instead took a place at Aston University.[7]
On 14 February 2022, Wasps announced the signing of the centre, from the 2022–2023 season onwards.[8] Following Wasps's expulsion from the league due to their administration, Feyi-Waboso was signed by Exeter Chiefs.[9] He made his debut that same month in the Premiership Cup against Bath before making his Premiership debut for the club against London Irish.[10][11]
In May 2024, having scored 10 tries throughout the league season, he won Breakthrough Player of the Season.[12]
International career
Feyi-Waboso represented Wales at U18 and voiced his dream to play for Wales at international level in an article in 2023.
He represents England at international level. He qualified on ancestry grounds. His father is half Nigerian and half English, and his paternal grandmother is from Gloucester.[13]
He received his first call-up to the senior England squad on 17 January 2024 for the 2024 Six Nations Championship.[14] He made his debut on 3 February 2024, in a 27–24 win against Italy in the first round of the Six Nations.[15] He scored his first international try in his third international appearance in a 30-21 loss against Scotland on 24 February 2024 whilst coming off the bench.[16] He made his first start in the match against Ireland on 9 March 2024. In November 2024, he made his autumn nations series debut scoring a try against New Zealand in a narrow 24-22 defeat at Twickenham. This accomplishment meant he had the unfortunate record of having scored three tries, three games in a row against New Zealand and losing all three games.[17][18]
Born to Nigerian parents in Llandaff, Wales, Feyi-Waboso attended Corpus Christi High school. Apart from rugby, he also showed a talent for hurdles and high jump.
Since 2022, alongside playing for Exeter Chiefs and England, Feyi-Waboso is also studying a medical degree at the University of Exeter.[19] During the 2024 Six Nations, he missed a three day training camp with England to complete a face-to-face exam as part of his studies.[20]
