My Sporting Mind podcast: Joe Simmonds, co-captain of Gallagher Premiership's Exeter Chiefs

They speak about his mindset as a person as well as a sportsman, plus the topic of leadership and the incredible club culture shaped by director of rugby Rob Baxter.

He explains his views on captaincy - why he didn’t want the role at first - and how playing with his brother Sam helps drive him on.

Simmonds - who, aged just 23, led Exeter to domestic and European glory last season - also describes the healthy atmosphere under Baxter which underpins everything the club does.

Season 2 is proudly supported by Sportinglife.com, ahead of the rest with 160 years of sporting knowledge and integrity.

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