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England will not take a risk with Billy Vunipola against France after the No 8 suffered a twisted ankle last weekend but remain hopeful he will play a further part in their World Cup campaign.
Vunipola has undergone a scan on his left ankle and was seen in a protective boot at the team hotel, despite claims from the England coaching staff on Monday that he did not require one. England are still not publicly ruling him out of appearing in his 13th consecutive Test of the year against France in Yokohama on Saturday but with qualification for the quarter-finals already assured it is almost certain he will be omitted. Mark Wilson, who was absent from the matchday 23, is standing by.
Written by Gerard Meagher in Tokyo
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/08/england-billy-vunipola-france-rugby-world-cup under the title “England poised to leave out Billy Vunipola for France World Cup match”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
