The RFU have issued England number eight Billy Vunipola a formal warning after he 'liked' condemnatory comments about gay people.
File: Billy Vunipola had said he was remorseful and that it was not his intention to"cause suffering".
"Following a meeting between the RFU and Billy Vunipola, the Saracens forward has been issued with a formal warning under RFU rule 5.12 for conduct prejudicial to the interests of the union or the game," the RFU said in a statement. "The warning will be retained on his disciplinary record for a period of five years and may be taken into account in future disciplinary proceedings.
"During the meeting the player expressed genuine regret at his public comments and understood that he had caused hurt and offence as a result of his actions." Vunipola is a key member of Eddie Jones' England squad that is set to take part in this year's World Cup which begins on September 20 in Japan.
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