Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has provided an injury update ahead of the Gallagher Premiership semi-final against Bath Rugby. Number eight Greg Fisilau is expected to be available for selection after recovering from a facial injury, providing a significant boost to the backrow.
Fisilau's potential return comes as England international Ethan Roots has been ruled out after suffering a head knock in the 32-12 win over Saracens. Roots failed a head injury assessment and will not be available this week. Italian international Ross Vintcent is also out for the season with an ankle injury.
Baxter confirmed Fisilau is progressing well: 'Greg's is not too bad. He's one that we are monitoring, and hopefully he will have the opportunity to be back. It was just a bang around his eye socket, and it needed a lot of assessing. But everything looks fine.'
Young backrower Kane James, who returned from an ankle injury against Saracens, impressed Baxter. 'Kane James is like trying to control a ball of pure energy. He adds tempo and pace, but we need to keep working on his accuracy,' Baxter said.
On winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who underwent jaw surgery last week, Baxter stated he is unavailable for the semi-final but could return if Exeter reach the final. The England international is currently with the national team, which will decide his return date.
