Wasps flanker Jack Willis put himself into strong contention for a starting role for England with an outstanding man of the match performance in the Premiership semi-final on Saturday.
The 23-year-old was at the centre of everything at the Ricoh Arena in front of England head coach Eddie Jones and while his stats were off the charts, he also bagged himself five points and produced this incredible try-saving tackle in the second half.
How good was this save from Wasps’ MOTM Jack Willis?!#GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/cxe54fMtZP
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) October 10, 2020
Willis has now made 43 turnovers this season which is more than double Blair Cowan in second place and is also Wasps’ top try scorer in all competitions.
Willis was named in Jones’ England squad to tour South Africa in 2018 but was ruled out by a knee injury while playing for Saracens in that season’s Premiership semi-final, thus denying him his international debut.
His heroic performance helped Wasps to a 47-24 win and a place in the Premiership final and fans, players and pundits have taken to social media to praise the flanker.
REACTION
Jack Willis. Player
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) October 10, 2020
“I’ve just got to keep working hard and improving as a player and hopefully that opportunity comes one day.”
Wasps’ Jack Willis admits that a future with England is driving him on after a superb man-of-the-match display vs. Bristol Bears 🌹#GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/QgkkFAKdYw
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis isn’t only putting himself in England contention, but also potentially Lions contention…
— RugbyInsideLine (@RugbyInsideLine) October 10, 2020
Serious stats for Jack Willis, must be in Eddie’s plans now. Just made the break and scored the try too for Wasps. Serious player #GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/UO0kVfmLYq
— Telf’s Rugby (@RugbyTelf) October 10, 2020
Loved watching this individual this season…and loved watching the collective behind him as well. Jack Willis with a final to look forward to, Bristol set for more regular dates with the play-offs. pic.twitter.com/cFt5pyaEut
— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis is a phenomenal player! Dynamite in attack and defence.
Not sure how with all the great back row options but he has to start for England. #WASvBRI
ADVERTISEMENT— Mana Rugby (@mana_rugby) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis is absolutely balling. Best flanker in the Northern hemisphere at the moment.
— Robert Rees (@Rreesrugby) October 10, 2020
So, based on reports reaching me, it would seem Jack Willis did the business again. Lions bolter? Or even further down the line than that?
— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) October 10, 2020
Sums up how ridiculously good Jack Willis is at pilfering ball (via @OptaJonny). pic.twitter.com/0DwPhuzwli
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) October 7, 2020
Has anyone ever seen Jack Willis and Clark Kent in the same room?
— David (@shrekwasp) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis. Behave.
— Jonathan Harris-Bass (@Jono_HB) October 10, 2020
Going to keep saying it… Jack Willis… jeez!! 🔥
— Dan Cox (@CoxD88) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis with a brilliant try saving tackle pic.twitter.com/vkaQTAbH49
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis might be the best player in the premiership. @btsportrugby
— Max Henderson (@MaxyHendo) October 10, 2020
Jack Willis is an absolute beast.
— Becky Bassenger (@BeckyBassenger) October 10, 2020
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