The England open-side flanker could now be called up by Eddie Jones for the Six Nations after performing well for 50 minutes having recovered from a hip injury. England and Bath flanker Sam Underhill (left) played 50 minutes for his club against ExeterExeter's win moves the reigning champions to second in the Premiership table, one point behind Bristol. Bath winger Ruaridh McConnochie scored early and Rhys Priestland kicked two penalties and a conversion, but then the Chiefs ran riot. The irrepressible Sam Simmonds scored his 13th try of the league season, Tom O'Flaherty and Sam Skinner crossed twice each and Scotland lock Jonny Gray took the other score as Exeter won their first match in three. Wasps head coach Lee Blackett revealed England refused his request to make Paolo Odogwu available for Saturday's 20-19 defeat to Gloucester.

Source: The Nation March 07, 2021 00:00 UTC