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Vunipola set for Saracens comeback
By Peter Thompson
Billy Vunipola could yet play a part in England's defence of their Six Nations title as the number eight prepares to make his comeback for Saracens this weekend.
The 24-year-old powerhouse forward has been out of action since November after undergoing knee surgery and was not expected to play any part in the Six Nations.
However, Vunipola could be in Sarries' starting line-up for the Premiership clash at Newcastle Falcons on Sunday.
Defending Six Nations champions England face Scotland at Twickenham on March 11 before a potential tournament-decider against Ireland in Dublin a week later and head coach Eddie Jones is hoping one of his key men will be available to play some part.
"It's pretty positive. We're working with Saracens to see when he's going to be available to play," he said.
"We haven't written off the hope he'll play in the RBS 6 Nations. He's looking fit."
where it all began...@bvunipola and @Mako_Vunipola return to their former club @ThornburyRFC pic.twitter.com/vLoolvTlyZ
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 1, 2017
Vunipola's brother, Mako, made his international return from the bench in the win over Italy last weekend as England made it three victories from three.
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How about a SH type of Champions Cup? I'm not going to repeat the whole response here, but did write what I think would be good. Not only for NZ, but all of the SH. I would however love to hear your thoughts on such a competition
Go to commentsCan’t really complain about those scores. Individually, too many were off their best and went missing in big, match defining moments. Collectively, the team often looked muddled and lacked cool-headed, leadership especially in the final quarter of games. This was further compounded by a quality drop-off from the bench.
Calls for Borthwick’s dismissal have grown increasingly louder with each passing game as he has been shown to be tactically and selectively subpar. His position is now in the balance and I don’t believe he’ll be kept on unless England fix their defensive issues and beat at least one of Ireland, France or Scotland in the 6Ns, which on the latest showing looks increasingly unlikely.
Couple of returning players in Chessum and Mitchell coupled with a stronger bench, might give England fans a few reasons to remain optimistic.
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