TOM'S WILL TO SURVIVE

Sarries ace is on the brink of England reward

- From Adam Hathaway in Girona

TOM WILLIS turned his back on the mega-euros on offer in France and is set to be rewarded for his decision in Dublin this weekend.

The Saracens No.8 was clubless and jobless when Wasps went to the wall in 2022 until he joined Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14.

His brother, Jack, an England back-rower at the time, was in the same situation and opted to sign for Antoine Dupont's Toulouse, where he has won the French league and Champions Cup.

Jack then signed a new deal in France, barring him from international selection, but Tom opted to return to north London and throw his England hat back in the ring.

Tom, 26, said: "I felt like I had not had a proper crack at playing for England and that is really what I wanted to do.