Six Nations 2017: Billy Vunipola to make England comeback against Scotland - BBC Sport
Billy Vunipola will feature against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday, after being confirmed in England's matchday squad.
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Billy Vunipola will feature against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday, after being confirmed in England's matchday squad.

The number eight made his comeback from a knee injury last weekend, and is included in a 24-man training party to prepare for the Calcutta Cup match.

Vunipola has been lined up to replace Nathan Hughes in the starting XV.

Scrum half Ben Youngs, wing Jack Nowell and centre Jonathan Joseph are also poised for returns to the backline.

Vunipola made his comeback ahead of schedule for his club Saracens on Sunday, after three months out with ligament damage.

And England head coach Eddie Jones appears set to bring him back at the first time of asking, after England's training plans on Tuesday showed Vunipola would start in the back row.

Bath centre Joseph, who was left out of the squad that beat Italy, is set to replace Ben Te'o at outside centre, while it's likely Youngs will be preferred to Danny Care, with Nowell edging out Jonny May.

England will confirm their starting XV and replacements on Thursday morning.

Jones' side lead the Six Nations table with three wins from their three matches.