Joe Simpson sees gap for England impact role


Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29
A one-man World Cup election campaign could hardly have been more effectively waged than Joe Simpson, the Wasps scrum half, managed yesterday.

A dazzling, weaving solo try from 65 metres out was special enough, a game-breaking moment that came just when Wasps were struggling and really needed someone to do something extraordinary, but he followed it by translating his skill into words and politely reminding Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, exactly what he could do for him.

Simpson is under no illusions.

He realises that there is a queue of top-quality En…

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