England No.8 Billy Vunipola

Eddie Jones: Billy Vunipola’s final display clinched spot in squad

Eddie Jones credited Billy Vunipola's performance in the Premiership Final as earning his place in England's squad for their tour of Australia.

Vunipola, 29, moves into the squad after an injury to Alex Dombrandt, and is in line to make his first appearance for England since the 2021 Six Nations.

While Saracens went down to defeat on in Saturday's showpiece, Jones viewed Vunipola's display as one of a Test-calibre, and one that will allow him to add to his 61 test caps.

He said: “Billy needed to find his best. He wasn’t at his best in the last Six Nations he played with us, he was a ...

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