GARETH Simpson is enjoying life down under with Western Force in the Super Rugby competition following the demise of former club Worcester Warriors.
The 25-year-old captained and scored for the Australian side for the first time on Saturday during the incredible 45-42 defeat to The Hurricanes. Simpson also picked up the team's Player of the Match award for the second time in a row.
He does it again! Stand-In Captain Gareth Simpson, not only lands the conversion to his try, but also gets named Player of the Match for the second time 👏
— Western Force (@westernforce) April 2, 2023
Player of the Match brought to you by @AFGRIAU pic.twitter.com/0eTVe6z7VZ
Simpson signed with Western Force on-loan for the 2023 season ahead of a two-year move to Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership in the summer, when he will return to England.
The scrum-half, who made 45 appearances for Warriors during his time at Sixways, did spend a short time with Sarries earlier in the 2022/23 campaign. He impressed so much so that he earned himself a two-year contract with the five-time English champions.
Simpson became a pivotal player in the Worcester side and was showing all the signs of becoming a top-class half-back under the leadership of Steve Diamond before everything went wrong off the pitch.
Worcester supporters will be keen to see him return to home shores next season, where he will no doubt be looking to push himself into international recognition.
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