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England's Vunipola could miss Six Nations with suspected broken arm

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 4 - Saracens v Racing 92 - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2020 Saracens' Billy Vunipola in action before sustaining an injury that results in him having to leave the pitch Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Billy Vunipola could miss England's Six Nations campaign after suffering a suspected broken arm during Saracens' Champions Cup match against Racing 92 on Sunday.

Number eight Vunipola, who featured in every game in England's run to World Cup final last year, was injured during the early stages of Saracens' 27-24 victory, and was withdrawn in the sixth minute at Allianz Park.

"They suspect a broken arm," Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said. "I hope it's not. I don't think it's been confirmed yet."

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 4 - Saracens v Racing 92 - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2020 Saracens' Billy Vunipola during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

England head coach Eddie Jones will name his Six Nations squad on Monday and will be monitoring Vunipola, who could be out with a serious arm injury for the fourth time in two years.

Vunipola's club future is uncertain after it was confirmed Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the season for persistent salary cap breaches.

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 4 - Saracens v Racing 92 - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2020 Saracens' Billy Vunipola in action with Racing 92's Teddy Iribaren Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Pool 4 - Saracens v Racing 92 - Allianz Park, London, Britain - January 19, 2020 Saracens' Billy Vunipola in action before sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
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