Mako Vunipola available for England’s Six Nations opener despite four-match ban

The Sarries man was dismissed during Saturday’s encounter with Newcastle following a dangerous tackle.

Mako Vunipola has received a four-match ban (Ben Whitley/PA)

Saracens and England prop Mako Vunipola has received a four-match ban after being sent off against Gallagher Premiership opponents Newcastle.

Vunipola was dismissed during the closing stages of Saturday’s encounter following a dangerous tackle on Newcastle hooker Bryan Byrne.