Simonds Signs For Chinnor

CHINNOR RFC Thame is pleased to announce the signing of centre Will Simonds.

The 22-year-old joins from Wasps and is in contention to play against Taunton Titans in Round 7 of National 1 tomorrow.

Simonds - a product of Henley College’ AASE programme - has represented England Under 18s and also trained with the Under 20s.

He joined the Wasps Senior Academy in 2018/19 and progressed into the senior squad in July 2020, going on to make nine appearances, including two last month in the Premiership Cup.

Chinnor RFC Thame Director of Rugby, Richard Thorpe, said: "This is a time that is not only tough for Will, but all of the players, coaches and staff connected with Wasps, and our thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected. In Will, we welcome a player who has been in a full-time environment and who can offer us a little bit of what we have been missing over the beginning stages of this season. I've got no doubt he will have a big impact on our squad and our performances on the field. Welcome to Chinnor, Will."