ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

Saracens are believed to have offered Billy Vunipola a deal to remain in north London next season after French clubs have gone quiet on making contract offers.
The 31-year-old England and Lions No.8, below, is one of Saracens crown jewels who are coming to the end of their contracts along with England skipper Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje.

Vunipola has been linked with a move to France and Japan, but Sarries want him to pen a new deal to stay with them, where he has won four Premiership crowns and three European titles.

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