Flanker Willis will be big asset for England, says forwards coach


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 28 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO Rugby Union - Premiership Semi Final - Wasps v Bristol Bears - Ricoh Arena Coventry Britain - October 10 2020   Wasps Jack Willis in action with Bristol Bears Joe Joyce   Action ImagesAndrew BoyersFile Photo

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Premiership Semi Final - Wasps v Bristol Bears - Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Britain - October 10, 2020 Wasps' Jack Willis in action with Bristol Bears' Joe Joyce Action Images/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - Breakdown specialist Jack Willis would bring intensity and physicality to the side if selected to make his debut against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations finale, England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot said.

The Wasps flanker was named the Premiership Players' Player of the Year after a season in which he tallied 46 turnovers -- 27 more than any other player.

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