Name Mako Vunipola Siblings Billy Vunipola Nationality English | Height 1.80 m Weight 130 kg | |
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Parents Feʻao Vunipola, Rev. Iesinga Vunipola Education Millfield, The Castle School Profiles | ||
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Mako Vunipola (born 14 January 1991) is an England international rugby union player. He plays at loosehead prop for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership.
Contents
- Mako vunipola tribute england s bulldozer
- Interview mako vunipola
- Early life
- Bristol
- Saracens
- International career
- Personal life
- References
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Early life
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Vunipola was raised for much of his childhood in Wales and attended Porth County Community School, and later West Monmouth School. His family then moved to Thornbury, Gloucestershire, and he attended the local comprehensive The Castle School and then Millfield.
Bristol
Vunipola began his professional career at Bristol Rugby, and began to build his reputation in the South West, where his loose play was first perceived as outstanding.
Saracens
Vunipola was signed at the end of the 2010–11 RFU Championship season by the 2010–11 Aviva Premiership Champions Saracens.
International career
Vunipola represented the England U18 and U20 teams. He was called up to the England Saxons Squad in September 2012 to replace Dave Wilson, who was promoted to the senior squad. He was then called up to the England Squad in October 2012 for the Autumn Internationals, before making his debut from the bench against Fiji on 10 November 2012. He scored his first try for England during a 52-11 win over Italy.
In 2013 Vunipola was selected for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, playing in all three tests.
Vunipola has been a first-choice player for England since 2016.
In 2017, after returning from injury to win the Six Nations for the second year running, Vunipola was again selected for the British and Irish Lions. This time Vunipola would be touring to his birthplace in New Zealand. Vunipola's younger brother Billy was selected for the team as well, but withdrew before leaving the United Kingdom for New Zealand, being replaced by their team mate James Haskell in the squad. After strong performances during the tour, Vunipola started against the Maori All Blacks and the All Blacks for all three tests. Vunipola received a yellow card in the second test for a dangerous tackle on opposing first-five Beauden Barrett, ending his second test.
Personal life
Vunipola is the son of former Tongan captain Fe'ao Vunipola and Methodist Minister, Rev. Iesinga Vunipola (who is also Chaplain to the UK Tongan Community). He is also the nephew of two other former international players, Manu and 'Elisi Vunipola who both represented Tonga in the 1990s. His early rugby career began playing for New Panteg RFC, playing alongside current Welsh Number 8 Taulupe Faletau. He also has a brother, Billy Vunipola who plays at number 8 for Saracens and England.