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Simmonds to earn reward for Exeter form despite England snub
Jones set to follow footsteps of Wales compatriot Warburton

Sam Simmonds is expected to be named on Thursday in the British & Irish Lions squad with Warren Gatland ready to spring a surprise and hand the England exile a place on the tour of South Africa. It is also understood Alun Wyn Jones is poised to be named as the tour captain, edging out Maro Itoje for the role.
Gatland held his final selection meeting at the Lensbury club in south-west London on Wednesday and Simmonds has emerged as a bolter for the eight-match tour of South Africa, having won the last of his seven England caps in March 2018. Continue reading...