Billy Vunipola ruled out of start of England's World Cup campaign after red card

Billy Vunipola will miss England's World Cup opener against Argentina after receiving a three week ban for the red card he received against Ireland
BAN: England's Billy Vunipola has been banned for three weeks for the red card he received against Ireland. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

BAN: England's Billy Vunipola has been banned for three weeks for the red card he received against Ireland. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Billy Vunipola will miss England's World Cup opener against Argentina after receiving a three week ban for the red card he received against Ireland.

The number 8 as initially given a yellow card for contact to the head of Ireland prop Andrew Porter. This was upgraded to a red by the Bunker Review System.

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