Eddie Jones plans to unleash Billy Vunipola on Ireland

Billy Vunipola is being targeted for a return to action against Ireland in their Six Nations tournament climax in Dublin next month.

And before that England’s defence of their RBS 6 Nations title is likely to be reinforced by the return of Mako Vunipola and Anthony Watson against Italy on February 26, with Vunipola back for the March 18 clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Saturday’s 21-16 win over Wales has created further momentum around England as they bid to become only the sixth team to defend a Grand Slam.