Mark Stevens finds former Exeter Chiefs playmaker Joe Simmonds enjoying his new life in France

In the picturesque town of Pau nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees, Joe Simmonds has found more than just a rugby club; he’s found a new place to call home.
In what was initially a journey of uncertainty, leaving behind the familiar surroundings of Exeter Chiefs and his native Devon for the allure of French rugby, now, as he stands on the verdant pitch of Stade du Hameau, the gifted playmaker knows he has made the right decision.
The 27-year-old’s transition to life across the English Channel was ...