Billy Vunipola believes being “selfish” cost him his England place and hopes putting the interests of others first will bring about a World Cup recall.
The Saracens star has not played for his country since Steve Borthwick took charge. The pair had a “very honest” meeting and the number eight was dropped. Three months on, England are no nearer turning their fortunes around and Vunipola is producing the power game they chose to ignore.
In front of 55,000 fans on Saturday the 30-year old eclipsed Alex Dombrandt, the man who took his England shirt, as Saracens beat Harlequins 36-24. On the day Lions great Sam Warburton insisted England need “his carrying power and ability to dominate the gainline” he exhibited both in a man of the match display.
