Vunipola returns to England squad for Scotland clash


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 06 Mar 2017

Britain Rugby Union - Newcastle Falcons v Saracens - Aviva Premiership - Kingston Park - 5/3/17 Saracens' Billy Vunipola Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Craig Brough

(Reuters) - Number eight Billy Vunipola has returned to Eddie Jones's England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland after recovering from a knee injury.

The 24-year-old made his first appearance since November on Sunday, playing for 71 minutes in Saracens' 35-27 win at Newcastle in the Premiership.

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