Jack Willis extends his contract with Toulouse in a significant blow to England head coach Steve Borthwick

England forward Jack Willis has extended his contract with French and European champions Toulouse, handing his country’s head coach Steve Borthwick a significant blow.

But there remains a chance the flanker – who is in the form of his life but currently unavailable to play international rugby – could still feature at the 2027 World Cup.

Willis confirmed on Monday that he had signed a new deal with Toulouse which is understood to be for the next four years. However, a break clause could yet enable the 28-year-old to sign for a Gallagher Premiership side for the 2027-28 season. That would…