STEVE Borthwick is set for an early New Year boost, with England close to winning their tug-of-war for in-form Exeter Chiefs winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, above, ahead of naming his Six Nations squad next week.
Blindside understands that in demand Feyi-Waboso, 21, who is Cardiff-born and bred, has chosen England, barring any last-minute change of heart.
The former Wales U18 international moved to Birmingham to do a medical degree at Birmingham’s Aston University after not getting into Cardiff University despite securing top grades. He was due to speak to the WRU over the weeke...