Joe Simmonds reveals family frustration at England non-selections

mirror.co.uk:

Joe Simmonds admits he is frustrated at not getting a look-in with England but says it is his brother Sam he really feels for.

At the age of 23 fly-half Simmonds captained Exeter to the Premiership and European Cup double. It earned him an MBE from the Queen but no recognition whatsoever from Eddie Jones, who has not capped a new fly-half in six years as England boss.

Sam is also hammering against a locked door despite being European player of the year and scorer of twice as many tries as any player in this season’s Premiership.

Lions great Jamie Roberts went as far as to say “Sam Simmonds could well end up starting for the Lions and not get picked for England!” As his younger brother, Joe accepts that he is biased, but said: “Sam is