Tom Willis to drop out of England reckoning after signing Bordeaux contract
Tom Willis, the Saracens No. 8, has signed a contract with Bordeaux, which will make him ineligible for the England national team. This is a significant setback for England's head coach, Steve Borthwick, as Willis has been a key player for the national team, establishing himself as the first-choice No. 8. Willis had been offered a new deal by Saracens, but he has decided to leave the club at the end of the current season to return to Bordeaux, where he spent a portion of the 2022-23 campaign after Wasps entered administration. The move to Bordeaux will make him ineligible for selection to the England squad, as only Gallagher Premiership players are eligible for the national team. The loss of Willis is a blow to England's plans, as he has been recognized for the impact he has made on the national team, with an enhanced contract from the Rugby Football Union.
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