Top 14 award winner Jack Willis reiterates desire to play Test rugby

Jack Willis, who was named the best player in France's Top 14 competition, has reiterated his desire to play Test rugby again for England, according to the BBC.

The BBC reports that Willis retains his award as the top player in the French league, underlining the form he has continued to show at club level since moving to France.

Willis last represented England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Since then, his club commitments in France have kept him away from the England set-up, a situation that has affected several English players based abroad due to selection policies tied to playing domestically.

The BBC's report does not detail specific conversations between Willis and England's coaching staff regarding a potential recall, nor does it specify a timeline for when he might next be considered for the national team.

Willis' continued success in the Top 14 keeps his case for an England recall in the public conversation, even as the make-up of the national squad and eligibility rules for overseas-based players remain a broader talking point in English rugby.