A thunderous season for Sam Simmonds just got even better, with two tries for England on his Six Nations debut against Italy. Read what Rugby World had to say about the Chief ahead of this campaign Called up: Sam Simmonds at England's training camp in Portugal. It's his 23rd birthday this week (Getty)A thunderous season for Sam Simmonds just got even better, with two tries for England on his Six Nations debut against Italy. Read what Rugby World had to say about the Chief ahead of this campaign
The battle of the Sams, Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh, the All Blacks' near perfection, Israel Folau's hot streak, Dragons firing and Philadelphia spectacle goes flat
Flash point: James Haskell reacts after Joe Marler squirts water at him during Quins' win at Wasps (Getty)Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh and the All Blacks' record romp are among the latest talking points
London Irish surprise the pundits as the tries flow, a promising start for the new laws, Sam Simmonds and Schalk Brits impress mightily, and the shirt that doesn't wash Good to be back: Topsy Ojo (left) celebrates scoring London Irish's first try back in the Premiership (Getty)London Irish shock the pundits on opening weekend, a promising start for the new laws, and the shirt that doesn't wash
