Resurgent Billy Vunipola feeling the Jones effect

England No 8 Billy Vunipola is flourishing after feeling the love of head coach Eddie Jones.

Vunipola was magnificent as England launched their RBS 6 Nations campaign with a 15-9 victory over Scotland on Saturday, emerging as the dominant force in the Red Rose pack and taking the man of the match award as a result.

The 23-year-old, one of the squad’s three vice-captains, is to have a prominent role under Jones, and the Australian reacted to his performance at Murrayfield by stating he can become the game’s outstanding player in his position.