Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola sign contract extensions
Thursday 30 April 2015 09:01, UK
Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola have signed contract extensions with the Aviva Premiership club.
The brothers, both full England internationals, have agreed 'multi-year extensions' with Sarries to commit their futures to the club.
Loosehead prop Mako, 24, joined Sarcens from Bristol in the summer of 2011, while younger brother Billy moved there from Wasps two years later.
He has since become a full England international and has made 37 appearances for the north Londoners.
"We're delighted that Mako and Billy have extended their contracts," Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told the club's official website.
"The pair of them are under 25 and they are the cornerstones of a very exciting pack of young forwards for this club.
"Alongside the likes of Jamie George, Will Fraser, George Kruis, Maro Itoje and Jackson Wray, Billy and Mako are playing a huge part.
"They bring a huge amount on the pitch, and both have achieved an incredible amount in such a short space of time.
"They also contribute off the field in terms of the group and the environment at the club. We're very happy that they both see their future here at Saracens.”
The players themselves were also delighted to be remaining at the Allianz Arena.
"I've been at the club a bit longer than my brother and I've really enjoyed my rugby and the club have really looked after me," said Mako.
"I'm excited to see how far we can go and I want to be around and enjoy my rugby with them and see how we can improve as players.
"There's been some very special memories in my time at the club and hopefully there will be more to come. We made two finals last season and this year I feel we have improved our game."
Meanwhile, brother Billy explained why he was keen to commit his future to the club.
"It was a very easy decision to remain at Saracens. The environment really helps me with my rugby and also my time away from the game," he said.
"I'm really happy to stay and with the way things are going."
