Phoenix Clients Sam Simmonds and Harry Williams have been selected in the England team to face Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday. Harry has been named among the replacements while Sam has earned his first start at number 8 in what would be only his 3rd cap. Eddie Jones said “Sam has a great opportunity. He is a young guy, he …

Clermont Auvergne full-back Nick Abendanon has signed a new two year deal to stay at the French Top 14 side until 2020. Since moving to Clermont, from Bath in 2014, he has taken his game to the next level. The 31-year-old, who has made two appearances for England, was voted European Player of the Year for 2015 after his first season …