Wasps' Jack Willis: from England's next star to plumbing course and back

The flanker endured 18 months of injuries but vowed to return stronger, and recent displays may earn him an England call-upLife as an English flanker can be precarious. Just last week Jack Clifford – the first player to turn the head of Eddie Jones – announced his retirement at the age of 27, the countless injuries too much to bear. Sam Jones is another whose career was ended in his prime and there were undoubtedly occasions during Jack Willis’ 18 months of injury hell when he pondered whether his time was up. Related: Japan to pull out of rugby's eight nations tournament unless Covid rules re…