Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby.
He made his Test debut against Fiji in November 2012 and won 79 England caps. The three-time British and Irish Lions tourist was ruled out of the 2023 World Cup squad with a back problem and says “the time has come to step away”.
“It’s been an honour to have represented my country but all good things must come to an end,” Vunipola said.
Vunipola is currently serving a four-match ban after being sent off against Newcastle on December 30. He would have been available for the Six Nations opener against Italy on F...