Jack Willis voted best player in the Top 14 for the second time in a row

A rare double. Only achieved in 22 editions of the Nuit du Rugby by his teammate in Toulouse, Antoine Dupont, crowned before him in 2023 and 2024. Jack Willis, the totemic English third row, was crowned Monday evening for the second time in a row best player in the Top 14. Obviously for this solid fellow, who was forced to leave England after the bankruptcy of Wasps (six Premiership titles and two Cups). of Europe) and who, since his arrival, has raised the shield of Brennus every year. Four in a row.

“When I arrived, I was just very grateful to Toulouse for having this opportunity. I had lost my job at Wasps, my team had gone bankrupt, and everything happened very quickly. Three weeks later, I was living in France and I was playing for Toulouse, he says. Four years ago, when I arrived, I would never have imagined receiving this title this (Monday) evening. It’s something I’m very proud of, but it’s not just because of me. It is…