Picamoles pumped up for his Vunipola challenge

By GARY FITZGERALD
LOUIS Picamoles is relishing the prospect of pitting his skill and strength against his counterpart Billy Vunipola.
The France hero highlighted the important role Vunipola performs in the back row when he is fit for selection. And the former Northampton No.8 admits England are considerably more formidable when his Saracens rival is packing down.
Picamoles, 33, who will win his 74th Les Bleus cap at Twickenham today, said: “I enjoy playing against him because it is always a difficult challenge and you want the best players on the field to see how you can do against t...

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