Billy Vunipola has revealed he turned down the chance to earn a small fortune in guest speaking at Twickenham during his England exile, as he prepares for what will feel like a “new debut” in his first Test appearance there in front of a bumper crowd in more than three years.
Due to a combination of Covid restrictions, injuries and falling out of favour with Eddie Jones last season, Vunipola has not appeared at Twickenham in front of a full house since a 2019 World Cup warm-up fixture against Ireland. The No 8 fought his way back into the side for last summer’s tour of Australia and is set to continue against Argentina on Sunday after being overlooked for last autumn’s fixtures and this year’s Six Nations.
