Mako Vunipola: England and Saracens prop retires from international rugby | Rugby Union News

England and Saracens front row Mako Vunipola has retired from international rugby.

Vunipola made the last of his 79 England appearances against Ireland in March 2023 before missing out on the Rugby World Cup after failing to recover from a back injury.

The loosehead prop was a key figure in the England side that reached the 2019 World Cup final, while he also featured at the 2015 tournament and was part of his country’s victorious Six Nations squads in 2015, 2016 and 2020.

“It’s been an honour to have represented my country but all good things must come to an end,” Vunipola said in a post on Instagram announcing his international retirement.

“The time has come to step away now. There have been lots of highs and lows.

“Would love to thank everyone who have helped me along the way.”

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