Mako Vunipola, the former England prop, was planning to retire from playing before Leicester Tigers make a move, according to reports from BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports. Both outlets say he was close to ending his career when he received a phone call from Leicester head coach Geoff Parling.
The sources agree that Parling’s call leads Vunipola to change his plans, resulting in him taking up a move with Leicester Tigers rather than stepping away immediately. While the articles describe how the decision is prompted by the coaching contact, they do not provide extensive additional detail on contract terms, timing, or the length of his expected involvement.
Overall, the reporting focuses on the sequence of events—Vunipola’s initial intention to retire, followed by a conversation with Parling that shifts his decision—framing it as a key factor behind the move to Leicester.
