Billy Vunipola ruled out of World Cup

has been ruled out of the rest of the with a knee ligament strain.
The No.8 suffered the injury in last Saturday's defeat to and he has been replaced by ' Nick Easter.
On top of Vunipola's injury, Courtney Lawes is a doubt for Saturday's crucial clash against with a knee injury.
“It's so unfortunate for Billy – he's worked really hard,” said head coach .
“He's committed everything to the last three months but he is a young man with a bright future ahead of him and I know he'll be an integral part of this team for years to come.
“Nick was unlucky to miss out on final selection. He is a specialist number eight and an experienced player. We know he will make a big contribution.”
Easter said: “The management said I was on standby and that anything can happen.
“It's very unfortunate for Billy. He played very well against Wales and was a star of the .”

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