Barrington: Losing Mako is huge blow

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By BEN JAYCOCK
Richard Barrington feels the loss of Mako Vunipola is a huge blow to England but remains upbeat about the prop options in Steve Borthwick’s pack.
Vunipola was ruled out of England’s 33-man World Cup squad with a back injury.
Fellow loosehead Barrington, who won four Premierships and four Champions Cup titles alongside Vunipola with Saracens before leaving for Agen, says Vunipola’s absence will hurt but is pleased to see Joe Marler recalled.

Big loss: Mako Vunipola played in last autumn’s draw with New Zealand
PICTURES: Getty Images

“Mako’s going to be a massive miss,” Bar...

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