Simms scored a hat-trick of tries as the Vandals secured a hard-fought win, although they needed a great defensive display from everyone to clinch the result.

YM had gone 5-0 up after a quick attack, however Vandals hit back as Simms scooped up a loose ball from a poor clearance kick and raced 40m for a try. Ryan Arnold converted.

Simms’ second came following a sustained spell of forward pressure - with Arnold finding his skipper to score in the corner.

YM responded with a try following a break at the ruck, only for Simms to complete his treble as Arnold chipped over for the fly-half to catch the ball and score.

The visitors, though, levelled when the Vandals kicked on on their own line and YM pounced for a converted try.

A draw looked to be on the cards, however Arnold kept his cool to slot over a 79th-minute penalty to seal victory for the hosts.