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Michael Scully

Wasps sting to Toulouse v Leinster in Euro semi-final - Jack Willis on his unlikely journey

This time last year Jack Willis was among his own and preparing for a European semi-final, just as he is ahead of Saturday's visit to the Aviva Stadium.

Wasps lost at Lyon in the Challenge Cup before, just six months later, the club suffered a financial meltdown that led to suspension and relegation. Willis was swiftly on his way to a totally new experience - life in the south of France as a Top 14 player.

This weekend, the England back row will be among Toulouse's foreign legion attempting to make up for last year's last four loss to Leinster in the Champions Cup.

READ MORE: James Lowe out of Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final clash with Toulouse

"It’s certainly been a rough rollercoaster of emotions," said the 26-year-old.

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