Charlie Simmonds has enjoyed plenty of memorable moments in a Guernsey Raiders shirt, but few can match helping the island reclaim the Siam Cup from Jersey last month.
The fly-half’s accurate boot played a key role as Guernsey edged their Channel Islands rivals 35-28 in front of a packed Footes Lane crowd, ending Jersey’s hold on one of rugby’s oldest trophies.
Yet while lifting the Siam Cup ranks among the highlights of Simmonds’ career, his greatest achievement has come away from the scoreboard.
The 27-year-old has overcome major health challenges that once left him fearing he may never...