Mako Vunipola still wants more. At 35, the rugged England loosehead prop (79 caps) will leave Vannes and Pro D2 at the end of the season.

Vunipola has indeed signed for Leicester Tigers. The Wellington (New Zealand) native is therefore heading home to England, having enjoyed the best days of his career at Saracens from 2011 to 2024.

“This seasoned loosehead prop has an impressive record: a former England international and a British and Irish Lion, he has played nine Tests across three series“, the English club savoured on their social media.

Hugely important last season in Top 14, Vunipola has played 11 matches this season, all of them as a starter. Before heading back to England, the player of Tongan origin is very much hoping to take Vannes back up to Top 14 in a few weeks’ time…