Sam Simmonds

Sean O’Brien makes valid case for starting Sam Simmonds against South Africa

“He was doing so good there!” Sean O’Brien may not have agreed with every British & Irish Lions squad selection, but he is loving the Sam Simmonds pick. O’Brien, a two-time Lion, was forced to rejig his Test XV to face South Africa, this summer, after Warren Gatland omitted Keith Earls and Garry Ringrose from […]

5 years ago

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Lions while Simmonds and Healy set to travel

Strong reports of the Welshman captaining the Lions first emerged over the weekend. Unwanted by Eddie Jones, Sam Simmonds is set for some fantastic Lions news. Very reliable on their British & Irish Lions takes, The Telegraph is reporting that Exeter No.8 Simmonds is set to make the squad when it is announced, on Thursday afternoon. […]

5 years ago