England’s preparations for ‘Le Crunch’ have hit a snag as flanker Jack Willis returned to Toulouse for training on Wednesday evening.
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Willis now faces a six-day turnaround ahead of the Six Nations clash with France.
Despite starting in England’s recent victories over Italy and Wales, Willis may not be able to train with Steve Borthwick’s team until later in Test week, as he is expected to feature in Toulouse’s match against Racing 92 on Sunday evening.
Although Toulouse did not play Willis during the first Six Nations fallow week when they lost to Toulon, the player is now available for selection this weekend.
The league clash is scheduled to start at the same time that the rest of Borthwick’s squad will gather at Pennyhill Park to continue their preparations for the upcoming game against France.
EXPECTED ENGLAND XV TO FACE FRANCE:
#Back-three:
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers)
11. Henry Arundell (London Irish)
#Centres:
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
