Vunipola’s warning over strike splits stars

By SAM JACKSON
BILLY Vunipola’s warning of strike action if the rugby season is not shortened has brought a mixed reaction from former international stars.
Rugby Paper columnists Jerry Guscott and Jeff Probyn take different views on Vunipola’s belief that “something is going to give”.
The 24-year-old Saracens and England No.8 who has undergone surgery on his knee and shoulder told the Times: “Something might happen where we follow the NFL or NBA, where they had a lock-out. I feel like something needs to happen for the suits to realise these guys are serious.
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