Saracens have confirmed that Billy, Mako and Manu Vunipola will all leave the club this summer.
High-profile players are leaving the defending Premiership champions with Owen Farrell at the helm. Each player’s next club has not been confirmed. Billy and Marco appear to be heading to France. Mako retired from the national team, but Billy did not. A move to France would exclude him from England competition.
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Billy has won five Premiership trophies and three European titles since signing in 2013.
Billy Vunipola said: “It has been an honor to represent the people and this great club. I enjoyed both the good and the bad. I will cherish my time here for the rest of my life!”
Mako has won the same number of trophies as his older brother at the club. He joined the club in 2011 and came through the academy.
Marco Vunipola said: “I am grateful for everything this club has given me. I grew up here and this place will forever remain in my heart. thank you.”
Manu won two Premiership titles, a Championship trophy and the Champions Cup with the club. He came through the academy and made his senior debut in 2018.
Manu Vunipola said: “I am proud to say that I joined the academy at the young age of 14 and played in a senior game for this team, which was always my dream.
“I am so grateful for the memories I made here, the players who have helped me past and present, and the fans who have been so patient and supportive.”
Mark McCall said of all three players: “It has been a privilege for all of us to watch Billy grow into a world-class number eight and a thoughtful and supportive team-mate.
“He has contributed enormously to the development of our club. On the field, his intuition and incredible skill set, combined with his competitive spirit and physicality, made him a force to be reckoned with.
“Off the field, Billy was sensitive to the needs of the group and was a fantastic mentor to many of our young players.
“Very few players change the way their position is played. Mako’s versatile skills, rugby intelligence and physicality have made us as coaches rethink what is possible from a loose prop.
“Mako did an amazing job in the game. Three Lions tours, multiple England caps and being a mainstay for all Saracens.
“A good friend and devoted family man, Marco will forever be a part of the Saracens family.
“Manu has given his heart and soul to this club and we have loved watching him grow from a boy to a man.
“His outstanding attitude to learning has developed his game well and we wish him all the best in his next chapter. He is a fantastic person who will be missed by everyone at the club.”
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