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Exiled Willis 'could offer more now' to England
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Exiled Willis 'could offer more now' to England

BBC Sport · Apr 28, 2026, 11:39 AM

Key takeaways

  • Willis scored two tries in Toulouse's 39-33 Top 14 final win over Bordeaux-Begles in June
  • The 29-year-old back row won the most recent of his 14 England caps in a solitary appearance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
  • He had joined Toulouse in November 2022, but was initially given dispensation to continue playing for England, given his former club Wasps had folded.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Willis scored two tries in Toulouse's 39-33 Top 14 final win over Bordeaux-Begles in June

BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published35 minutes ago22 Comments Toulouse star Jack Willis says he has more to give at Test level, but is also reconciled to the fact that he may not play international rugby again after deciding to pursue his club career in France.

The 29-year-old back row won the most recent of his 14 England caps in a solitary appearance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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