Exeter 26-3 London Irish: Sam Simmonds double sets new Exeter try record

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EXETER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Alex Cuthbert of Exeter Chiefs looks to break past Ben Meehan of London Irish during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and London Irish at Sandy Park on February 13, 2021 in Exeter, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

By ROGER PANTING
SAM Simmonds scored two tries to take his season’s tally to 11 and in the process broke Thomas Waldrom’s club record of 41 tries in the Premiership.
Simmonds now has every chance of breaking the Premiership record of 17 tries in a season held by Richmond’s Dominic Chapman and Wasps’ Christian Wade.
Exeter’s assistant coach, Ali Hepher, said: “He is a phenomenal ball-carrier with incredible pace and stepping ability.
“The side put him in positions to score but he capitalises on them and I’m pleased he’s picked up the record because he’s an incredible talent.”
Simmonds wasn’t ...

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