Billy and Mako Vunipola struggling to get Rugby World Cup Final tickets for 'massive family'
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England fans are dashing to Japan in droves and facing a mad scramble to get into the World Cup Final – but the Vunipolas are having trouble getting tickets too.
Tickets for the game against South Africa are going for thousands on secondary sale sites, and Billy Vunipola has revealed that he and his brother Mako are struggling to keep up with demand from members of his “massive family”.
“I think those things are out of our control,” said Vunipola, when asked about England fans trying to get tickets. “I’ve got a massive family so I’m dealing with it first hand, but our focus is on the final and how we can best challenge South Africa and win the game.”
Vunipola explained, however, that he leaves the hard work to his brother.
“Family is quite a broad statement,” he said, when asked how many people had been in touch. "I’m not sure. Like I said two weeks ago, my brother deals with it. I feel sorry for him sometimes. He is the admin point so if you want tickets just ask my brother.”
Many England players have their families with them in Japan, including Tom Curry, whose twin Ben, another Sale flanker, has been given time off by his club to watch his brother in the final. But Vunipola explained how having family members close at hand can be a blessing and a curse.
“They’re massive but they can be a distraction as well,” he said. “[Asking for] tickets, giving you pointers on how to play rugby... my auntie is always great for that. She’s trying to tell me how to play No8 and giving my brother a few pointers as well. Their support is very important to us but things can also be a distraction.”
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