Following the administration of his previous club, Wasps, Willis first signed a short-term contract with Toulouse. In April 2023, he signed a three-year contract.
When Toulouse prepares to play Harlequins in the Champions Cup semi-finals on Sunday, the 27-year-old, who won the Top 14 title the previous season, says he feels “freer” in his mind. A domestic and European double is still possible.
“From a rugby point of view, I have learned to give it everything I can during the week but also take a bit of pressure off myself,” Willis said.
You have a lot on your mind, and you need to properly arrange things or they will wear you out and slow you down.
I’ve been working with the psychologist really well, and it gives me more time to play games.
Five-time victors Toulouse, the most successful team in Champions Cup history, defeated a determined Exeter team in the quarterfinals to secure their spot in the last four.
