London Irish lock Rob Simmons interests Racing 92

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Rob Simmons of London Irish runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Bath at Brentford Community Stadium on March 27, 2021 in Brentford, 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 Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

RACING 92 are on the lookout for a new lock and have put London Irish’s former Wallaby star Rob Simmons on their wanted list.
Simmons, who Australia capped for the 106th time against Argentina in 2020, joined the Exiles last July.
But Blindside understands that the 32-year-old Queenslander – who also plays at flanker – is one of two names being considered by Racing.
And they will try and sign him if they cannot lure the All Blacks’ 2015 World Cup winner Luke Romano away from Crusaders when his contract ends later in the year.
BY NEIL FISSLER

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