Sarries hopeful on Vunipola citing

Saracens boss Mark McCall is hopeful forward Billy Vunipola will escape a ban for allegedly striking an opponent.


The number 8 could miss the European Champions Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, if

found guilty of striking Leicester's Mathew Tait with his head.

The 22-year-old faces a disciplinary panel in London on Tuesday.


"Billy will be pleading not guilty and hopefully common sense will prevail," McCall told BBC Radio 5 live.


"We've great respect for the disciplinary process but are surprised to be at a hearing.


"For us, the clash…

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