RFU reveals No 8 underwent ‘minor procedure’ last FridayVunipola yet to feature for England under Steve Borthwick
Billy Vunipola has suffered a setback in his bid to be fit for selection for England’s World Cup squad after undergoing another operation on his injured knee.
Vunipola has been sidelined since April and though Steve Borthwick was optimistic over the No 8’s fitness race earlier this month, the Rugby Football Union has revealed he underwent a “minor surgical procedure” last Friday.
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