He could not the most effective again row in his household, however he’s clearly the most effective within the Premiership proper now.
Tom Willis, whose brother Jack continues to tear up timber for European champions Toulouse, has been in very good kind all season.
His show in Saracens’ 35-26 win over Bristol was a tour de power.
He scored two tries, gaining 44 metres and beating 5 defenders from 12 carries, whereas additionally making 23 tackles and securing two turnovers.
His first attempt was a battering pick-and-go from the again of a breakdown. His second was from longer vary, seeing him scorch round Noah Heward and Viliame Mata on his means into the nook.
At one level in defence, he picked up Wealthy Lane, put him below his arm like a seaside brolly and casually carried the Bears’ full-back again in the direction of his personal line.
Bristol, who’ve conceded extra factors than everybody besides backside facet Newcastle, have a tendency to make the opposition look good.
However Willis’ marketing campaign is a severe physique of labor.
He has crushed extra defenders than every other participant within the Premiership. He’s the one ahead within the prime 10. He’s seventh on metres made, with out racking up the ‘simple’ kick receipt yardage. Once more, he’s the one ahead within the prime 10.
He’s Saracens’ main tackler, third total within the league, and equal sixth within the division for turnovers.
His solely England cap got here as a 54th-minute alternative in a World Cup warm-up defeat by Wales in August 2023.
Extra are absolutely coming. And shortly.
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, 2025-01-06 14:13:00
