Billy Vunipola expected to be back on pitch in late November after positive scan

Saracens’ Billy Vunipola has suffered only minor knee ligament (Adam Davy/PA)

England forward Billy Vunipola is expected to be back in action by late November after tests revealed only minor ligament damage.

There were concerns that the 28-year-old number eight had suffered a significant knee injury during club Saracens’ 29-22 Gallagher Premiership win at Harlequins on Sunday.