Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton

June 07, 2021
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Warren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

Back-rower Simmondshurt his ankle while flyhalf Dan Biggar withdrew after taking a knock to his chest

Exeter claimed a thrilling 29-26 victory over 14-man Northampton at Franklin's Gardens after Saints lock David Ribbans.

Simmonds had ice on his ankle as he watched on from the sidelines while Dan Biggar's withdrawal was thought to be purely precautionary after taking a knock to the chest.

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After the game, Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter said: "He (Simmonds) has had a rolled ankle from a few weeks ago which has been fine. I did not wait to see if he wanted to carry on.

"We were thinking of making a back-row substitution anyway.

Baxter added that "he won't want to be cotton wool-wrapped for the Lions, and we don't know the extent of the injury at all."

Warren Gatland has already been forced into one alternation to his squad with Andrew Porter withdrawing through a toe injury. He has been replaced in the squad by Bristol Bears and England prop Kyle Sinckler.