Breakdown specialist Jack Willis would bring intensity and physicality to the side if selected to make his debut against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations finale, England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot said.
The Wasps flanker was named the Premiership Players' Player of the Year after a season in which he tallied 46 turnovers - 27 more than any other player.The 23-year-old faces stiff competition from established internationals Tom Curry and Sam Underhill in the squad but Proudfoot has backed Willis to become an all-round asset for the squad.
"His relentless physicality also stands out. He's always putting himself in the contest, in attack and defence. From a loose forward's perspective, that's exactly what you want.
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