Exeter 41-10 Worcester: Explosive Sam Simmonds closes on try record

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Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds

EXETER, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs is tackled by Fin Smith and Ashley Beck of Worcester Warriors during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park on May 08, 2021 in Exeter, 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

SAM Simmonds completed a remarkable week by scoring two tries as Worcester were blown away at a windswept Sandy Park.
New Lion Simmonds celebrated in style as his efforts enabled him to equal the Premiership record for tries in a season by a forward of 16.
Simmonds said: “I love scoring tries and I’ve got four regular games to go to try and score the two tries to break the Premiership record for any player, back or forward.”
That’s currently 17 and shared by Christian Wade (Wasps 2016-17) and Dominic Chapman (Richmond 1997-98).
Simmonds added: “It helps when players like Dave Ewers and Fran...

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