By MIKE SINCLAIR

Exeter ................14ptsTries: J Simmonds 40, Armand 50 Conversions: J Simmonds 40, 50 Newcastle ........15ptsTries: McGuigan 8, Stevenson 56 Conversions: Hodgson 8Penalties: Connon 72THE expectations of the Sandy Park crowd rose when Exeter unleashed Sam Simmonds – once again overlooked by England boss Eddie Jones in midweek – but despite his best efforts Newcastle replacement Brett Connon kicked the Chiefs to their third home defeat in four matches this season.Connon, introduced after Joel Hodgson – on his 150th Falcons appearance ...