NEWS EXTRA

FORMER England No.9 Joe Simpson has joined Regional Two Thames side Old Priorians. Simpson, who played 230 games for Wasps along with spells at Gloucester, Bath and Sale, retired from the professional game in December but joins his brother Michael at the club. He said: “It’s great to be back playing at Perivale – St Benedict’s was a big part of my life and I’m looking forward to having a run out with some lads I’ve grown up with.”

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