Sam Simmonds Exeter News Today

Now that the dust has settled on the opening round of the Champions Cup, we have had a long conversation and settled on our Team of the Week.

England prepare to unleash a midfield combination of Marcus Smith, Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi when they face Argentina on Sunday.

Kyle Sinckler and Henry Slade are also rebuilding at their clubs rather than taking part in training camp.

Maro Itoje is set to be available for England's crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland after overcoming a bug.

Eddie Jones has made three changes to his England XV for this Saturday's "semi-final" against Ireland, with Sam Simmonds replacing Alex Dombrandt at No 8 and Joe Marchant and Jamie George handed starting berths.

Eddie Jones has been head coach of England rugby since November of 2015. His original four-year contract has been extended twice. He has secured the job through the 2023 World Cup in France, despite a woeful Six Nations this year. Autumn in England means visits to Twickenham by the southern powers. This year, it is […]

Eddie Jones has been head coach of England rugby since November of 2015. His original four-year contract has been extended twice. He has secured the job through the 2023 World Cup in France, despite a woeful Six Nations this year. Autumn in England means visits to Twickenham by the southern powers. This year, it is […]