Feyi-Waboso has echoes of Robinson

JASON Robinson sees a player cast in his own image as he looks forward to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso providing the fireworks for England’s Guinness Six Nations title challenge.

- By DUNCAN BECH

Rugby league great and England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield first made the comparison during the autumn, insisting that Feyi-Waboso has the same explosive power and speed as cross-code star Robinson.

And the 2003 World Cup-winner believes the Exeter wing's finishing instincts - he has run in seven tries in 13 appearances - make him an important weapon for the Championship.

“There are a few flyers in the England team but I do love Manny Feyi-Waboso. He’s an exciting player and he reminds me a little bit of myself back in the day,’ Robinson said. “He's really quick, he’s strong, he breaks the tackle and he builds momentum. He certainly can finish and score tries, so he’s a key player”