LIST | 5 Things to Know About England Debutant Jack Willis

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by Rugby Rucker

Thursday, 12 November 2020 at 11:41

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Eddie Jones has handed Jack Willis his international debut in his England team to face Georgia in their Autumn Nations Cup opener on Saturday,

Here are five things you should know about the 23-year-old Wasps back-rower...

1. Where it started...

Willis played junior rugby for Reading Abbey R.F.C. before joining London Irish. He then joined the Wasps Senior Academy in 2015 before making his debut in the Anglo-Welsh Cup against Sale Sharks one year later.

2. Best friend

Dogs have and always be man's best friend. You can follow Jack's dog Dash on Instagram if you want to see what he gets up to!

3. Partner

The flanker has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend Megan. The duo love travelling, and have posted snaps from all over Europe and the USA.

4. Hobbies

Willis is a keen fisherman and can often be spotted, along with his brother Tom, angling on the canals in Leamington Spa.

5. The Godfather

Willis is the Godfather to Worcester Warriors wide man Tom Howe's beautiful little girl, Cressida.

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What The London Irish XV Would Look Like If They Didn’t Sell Big Players

BACK-THREE

11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby), 14. Marland Yarde (Sale Sharks), 15. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby)

This trio of England internationals would be sensational.

CENTRE

12. James O'Connor (Queensland Reds), 13. Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby)

HALFBACKS

9.
Nick Phipps (London Irish), 10. Stephen Myler (Ospreys)

FRONT-ROW

1. Allan Dell (London Irish, 2. Agustin Creevy (London Irish), 3. Sekope Kepu (London irish)

The Exiles have an extremely experienced front-row currently on the books, but would also have Saracens man Tom Woolstencroft available from the bench.

SECOND-ROW

4. Adam Coleman (London Irish), 5. Jamie Gibson (Gloucester)

BACK-ROW

**6. Jack Willis (Wasps), 7. Sean O'Brien (London irish) , 8. Tom Willis (Wasps)**

The Willis brothers began their youth career with London Irish before moving to the Ricoh Arena. These two combining with Ireland and Lions legend Sean O'Brien would make for an incredible trio with Steffon Armitage also available from the bench.