Toulouse forward Willis ready for 'biggest club game' against Leinster

Jack Willis admits his move to France has been a complete roller coaster ahead of what is the "biggest club game" of his career against Leinster.

The 26-year-old England flanker spent his entire professional career with Wasps before the club, 2004 and 2007 European champions, went into administration last October.

That led to some soul-searching and quick-thinking with Toulouse coming in for the Reading native, who signed for the five-time Heineken Champions Cup winners in November.

"It's certainly been a rough roller coaster of emotions," Willis told reporters ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster in Dublin (3pm, live on RTÉ).

"Going from everything that happened at Wasps was probably the lowest low point of my career so far. And in life in general. It didn’t just affect me.

"It affected friends, family and I had to sort of find what was next. And I feel very, very fortunate that I’ve ended up at such a special club.

"This is now probably the biggest week’s prep I’ve ever had in my club career, the biggest club game I’ve ever been involved in. So it really is pretty special and I feel very grateful."

Given the circumstances that led to Willis moving abroad, the RFU were able to give a dispensation to allow him to play with England. He played in four of their Six Nations matches this season.

"As it stands, we all know where the ruling lies. You’re not allowed to play abroad. From my end, there’s lots of things that are being discussed," said Willis, whose Toulouse team have beaten Munster, Sale, Bulls and Sharks in the competition so far.

"The way Toulouse have been during the Six Nations, I couldn’t believe how supportive they were of my career.

"The first week I was sent back when not selected [for