Rugby Union - England v France - RBS Six Nations Championship 2015 - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 21/3/15 Billy Vunipola of England Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola has been cleared to play in this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne after escaping punishment for striking an opponent.
The powerful 22-year-old England forward was cited for hitting Leicester fullback Mathew Tait with his head during a Premiership match but was exonerated by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday, the RFU said in a statement.
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