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For its trip to Pau, Stade Toulousain will be able to count on the return of Jack Willis. The third row returns to the group after finally treating a thigh problem which has deprived him of rugby since the end of September.
Present at a press conference, the Englishman was questioned about the next trip to Béarn, but also about news which arouses curiosity: his future in Toulouse. Rumor indicates that the third line is on track to extend, but nothing has been made official yet. And if Jack Willis did not clearly indicate his choice, he indicated in any case that his decision was made: “I made a decision (…) You will see…(laughs)”.
A cross on the XV de la Rose and the 2027 World Cup
Is this rumor of an extension therefore verified? Obviously yes, according to the latest details from our colleagues at L’Equipe. Jack Willis would also have extended his contract for the long term, signing up with Stade Toulousain until 2029. Which therefore means that he is giving up a little more on the England team, at least as long as the rules of eligibility of internationals has not changed (the Federation has so far resisted all those who invite it to review its policy). The XV de la Rose will notably have to do without Willis for the next World Cup.
To summarize
Stade Toulousain should soon have good news to make official, namely the extension of a new framework. This good news has been announced in the media for a while, without being confirmed by the club. And the player concerned, questioned on the subject, maintained the suspense.
