Vunipola has undergone a minor operation on his injured knee
BILLY VUNIPOLA HAS undergone a minor operation on his injured knee but expects to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.
The England forward remains with a 36-player squad named by head coach Steve Borthwick for their third World Cup training camp in London.“The medical team are positive about my prospects and I understand exactly what needs to be done over the next few weeks,” said Vunipola. The line-up is the same as last week’s camp with the exception of Will Joseph and Beno Obano, who both miss out. Ollie Chessum, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ollie Lawrence and Jack Walker all remain in the camp while they continue their rehabilitation from injury.England will take on Wales in Cardiff on 5 August, with Borthwick due to name his 33-strong squad for the World Cup in France two days later.
England Rugby World Cup training squad Backs: H Arundell , D Care , J Cokanasiga , F Dingwall , T Freeman , J Marchant , J May , A Mitchell , C Murley , G Porter , H Slade , F Smith , M Smith , F Steward , J Van Poortvliet , A Watson , B Youngs . Forwards: J Blamire , D Cole , A Dombrandt , T Dunn , C Ewels , E Genge , J Heyes , T Hill , C Lawes , L Ludlam , J Marler , G Martin , Z Mercer , T Pearson , V Rapava-Ruskin , D Ribbans , K Sinckler , W Stuart , S Underhill .
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