Simmonds heading to France is no surprise

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Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Exeter Chiefs at Brentford Community Stadium on May 18, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws allowing a limited number of fans inside venues. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

JEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

AM Ithe only one that thinks Rob Baxter is being more than just a little naive in his prediction that increasing the money for international players will keep them at home?
Baxter and others seem bothered by the fact that Sam Simmonds is still comparatively young at 27 to be moving abroad and missing the chance to play for England and what that pays. With players already being paid more than 12 times the amount that professional footballers get for representing their country and more than any other nations players receive, how much more does he thin...

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