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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nick Purewal

England: How Billy Vunipola pulled off six-month charm offensive to win Rugby World Cup spot

Billy Vunipola launched a six-month charm offensive to win Steve Borthwick round and earn Rugby World Cup selection.

Saracens powerhouse No8 Vunipola’s long-term selection battle was complete yesterday, when the 30-year-old was named in England’s 33-man squad for the fast-approaching global contest in France.

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