Sam Simmonds’ worst fears confirmed in injury blow for England and Exeter

• Chiefs’ back-row to miss six to nine months with ACL injury• World Cup participation in doubt if he does not return by MaySam Simmonds faces an uphill battle to feature at the Rugby World Cup next year after being ruled out for between six and nine months with a major knee ligament injury. Related: Northampton’s Twickenham tribute to Rob Horne after horror injury Sam Simmonds (knee injury) Related: Joe Marler to face no punishment over England suspension comments Continue reading...