England faces Tom Willis at Bordeaux, exposing crucial depth crisis at number
Tom Willis, England's No. 8 playing for Bordeaux, faces Gloucester in the Champions Cup on Friday, highlighting the depth England lacks at the position. The younger Willis brother left Saracens for France, forfeiting international eligibility under England's selection rules. Coach Steve Borthwick acknowledged Willis's quality but deemed his departure necessary given the two-year World Cup timeline.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 16:19 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 21:20 UTC
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