By MIKE SINCLAIR

Exeter ................14pts
Tries: J Simmonds 40, Armand 50
Conversions: J Simmonds 40, 50

Newcastle ........15pts
Tries: McGuigan 8, Stevenson 56
Conversions: Hodgson 8
Penalties: Connon 72
THE expectations of the Sandy Park crowd rose when Exeter unleashed Sam Simmonds – once again overlooked by England boss Eddie Jones in midweek – but despite his best efforts Newcastle replacement Brett Connon kicked the Chiefs to their third home defeat in four matches this season.
Connon, introduced after Joel Hodgson – on his 150th Falcons appearance...