Across 14 Top 14 appearances, Simmonds shows a steady involvement in the carry game, regularly getting his hands on the ball and gaining meaningful ground each time he does. His tackle numbers are modest on average but his peak of nine in a single match points to a willingness to do the hard defensive work when the game demands it. The combination of consistent metres gained and reliable tackling suggests a fly half who contributes across both phases rather than operating purely as a distributor.
Joe Simmonds is a professional rugby union fly half registered with the Section Paloise, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a fly half, Joe features for the Section Paloise across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Joe Simmonds's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Section Paloise news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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