Vunipola more stressed about moving house than Grand Slam match
Billy Vunipola insists the fear of telling his mum he is to move in with his girlfriend is causing more sleepless nights than the final hurdle in England's Grand Slam quest.
Vunipola's rampaging form has been instrumental to winning a first RBS 6 Nations title since 2011 and if they topple France, they will have ended their 13-year wait to be acclaimed as the dominant force in Europe.
Rather than being over-awed by the stakes in Paris on Saturday, Vunipola is more concerned at knowing he must eventually leave the squad's Surrey training base and inform his family he will no longer be living with brother Mako.
"I don't think I should say this because I don't think my mum knows, but I'm actually looking to move out and into a new house," Vunipola said.
"My Mrs will be living with me - that's the thing my mum doesn't know and this is probably the best way to tell her!
"That's what's occupying my mind at the moment - it's probably more stressful than England to be honest.
"Playing is less stressful than worrying about something I actually don't want to do, but I'm being pushed into. Being with England is a good escape for me.
"I wish I could just stay here, but I can't. Eddie Jones loves it here. We could be next door neighbours! If anyone has a house to sell in St Albans please get in touch!"