As he prepares to announce his first England squad for the 2023 Six Nations, new head coach Steve Borthwick is facing the task of making four significant selection decisions.
The former England captain’s first match in charge will be the Six Nations opener against Scotland on the 4th February.
Reports suggest he’s made four significant call-ups ahead of the game at Twickenham.
#1. Tom Willis
It has been reported by The Telegraph that Borthwick has contacted the club of 23-year-old No 8 Tom Willis, Bordeaux-Begles, to inform them that Willis is under consideration for selection.
According to regulation nine, the law that requires governing bodies to sign a form for the release of players for international duty, Bordeaux-Begles expects Willis to be selected.
The back row position in the England squad has a high level of competition, but Borthwick’s decision to confirm Willis’ availability suggests that the uncapped player, who is the brother of former Wasps flanker Jack Willis, is a strong contender for the World Cup in France in September.
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