Disappointment tinges England’s France win ahead of final round – Billy Vunipola

Billy Vunipola believes England’s win over France can act as a springboard (David Davies/PA)

Billy Vunipola admits England’s impressive victory over France is tinged with the disappointment of knowing that pride and not silverware is at stake on the final weekend.

Maro Itoje’s late try at Twickenham on Saturday powered Eddie Jones’ men to their best win since the 2019 World Cup to lift the fallen Guinness Six Nations champions out of the doldrums as the expense of France’s Grand Slam ambitions.