Jack Willis open to Ireland switch as French clubs back slimmed-down Champions Cup

Willis weighs Ireland switch

Jack Willis is open to switching allegiances and playing for Ireland amid his ongoing England exile, The Telegraph reports.

In a separate development, the French clubs have publicly backed plans to reduce the Champions Cup to 16 teams to make the competition more "elitist", The Times adds.

Meanwhile, Brendan Venter's job title at Saracens has been changed to "head of rugby culture and wine consultant" in an attempt to help him avoid media duties on his return to the Premiership, The Times reports.