RUGBY SHORTS

BATH have brought in Gloucester scrumhalf Joe Simpson on a three-month loan.Simpson, 33, spent a month on loan at Saracens earlier this season, featuring in their opening Premiership fixture at Bristol asa replacement.The former Wasps player, below, has been with Gloucester since 20 19 but made just four Premier - ship appearances for the Cherry and Whites last season. Bath’s first choice scrum - half Ben Spencer has been side - lined so far this season by a ham - string injury.

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