{
  "id": 17982907,
  "title": "Baxter backs Fisilau to be ready for England chance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/baxter-backs-fisilau-to-be-ready-for-england-chance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:39:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/baxter-backs-fisilau-ready-england-153925819.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Exeter head coach Rob Baxter is confident that uncapped 23-year-old number eight Greg Fisilau will adapt well to international rugby for England. Fisilau has been a consistent performer for the Chiefs, starting all of their Premiership and European matches this season. He scored seven tries in last season's Premiership campaign as Exeter secured a Grand Final appearance. Baxter believes Fisilau's strength lies in consistently being involved in the game, getting in and around the ball. The coach highlighted that if players perform well, train well, and show consistency, the rewards are tangible, motivating both individual players and others at the club. The England squad for their Nations Championship matches includes Fisilau, along with Henry Slade and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. Fisilau has previously represented an England A side. Baxter acknowledged that Exeter's poor start to the season has influenced the selection of players for the development squad, as other clubs with better starts may favor their own young talent.",
  "summary": "Exeter boss Rob Baxter feels that Greg Fisilau would adapt well to international rugby after his England call-up.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}