Tom Willis sends message to Borthwick as Saracens sweep Bulls aside
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This mightily impressive Saracens victory came with a touch of the slapstick – howling winds can make any player look silly – and a reminder of the farce that is Tom Willis’s continued England omission.
The No 8 turned in an imperious display, demonstrating precisely what can be achieved with a back-row forward who can blast his way over the gainline. That it was against South African opposition too – albeit not of the calibre of the starting Springboks – should not be lost on Steve Borthwick, whose England side were again blunted by South Africa a few weeks ago.