Irish out to replace Simmons

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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)

ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

London Irish are searching for someone to replace veteran Wallaby star Rob Simmons who is departing the Premiership to join Top 14 outfit, Clermont Auvergne.
Lock Simmons will be 34 next month and has plied his trade in London for the last three years after leaving Super Rugby outfit the Waratahs, and has made over 60 appearances for the Exiles.
Declan Kidney will now double down on his efforts to get a replacement for his West London side. Last week he asked for CVs and will look to complete a signing in the next couple of weeks.

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