Jack Willis could be in line for a shock departure from Toulouse, with interest building from several clubs ahead of a potential return to the Premiership.<\/p>\n
\u2b50 Save us to your\u00a0Google Favourites\u00a0<\/a>for nonstop RUCK content!<\/p>\n The England flanker has a break clause in his four-year contract with the French giants, allowing him to leave in time for the 2027\u201328 season. <\/p>\n The clause is understood to be aimed at facilitating a return to England, keeping him eligible for selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n According to RUCK sources, Leicester Tigers and Bristol Bears are currently the two clubs most likely to secure his signature if he opts to leave Toulouse.<\/p>\n There have also been rumours linking Willis with Munster, which would open the door to a potential switch in international allegiance to Ireland. While those talks remain speculative, they add another layer of intrigue to his future.<\/p>\n The speculation has been fuelled further by developments involving his brother, Tom Willis, who left England to return to France and has not featured since \u2014 despite holding a central contract with the RFU.<\/p>\n With interest growing on multiple fronts, Willis now faces a pivotal decision over where his future lies, both at club level and on the international stage.<\/p>\n POLL:<\/p>\n OTHER ENGLISH PLAYERS SWAPPING NATIONS:<\/p>\n Mako Vunipola<\/p>\n Mako is long established as an England prop, but with Tongan heritage via his parents and no England appearances since the 2023 World Cup, he\u00a0could\u00a0be eligible to represent\u00a0Tonga\u00a0under World Rugby\u2019s eligibility rules (three\u2011year stand\u2011down + heritage) should he choose to pursue that route.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dan Kelly<\/p>\n A talented\u00a0centre\u00a0currently playing in\u00a0Ireland, Kelly has one senior England cap but has since appeared for\u00a0Ireland A, aligning him with Ireland under current eligibility pathways. <\/p>\n England\u2019s restrictions on overseas\u2011based players limited his opportunities with the Red Rose, but a full switch to Ireland gives him the chance for consistent Test rugby and a starting role at the 2027 World Cup.<\/p>\n Billy Vunipola<\/p>\n Billy also qualifies for\u00a0Tonga\u00a0through family heritage. Despite a long England career, he hasn\u2019t featured since playing in 2024 under the overseas\u2011based restrictions. Tonga has shown interest in bringing the powerful number 8 into their squad for 2027, and given the eligibility framework, he\u00a0could\u00a0make such a switch.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n