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Former Otamatea High School student and Chiefs flanker Simon Parker is set to pull on the iconic black jersey once again after being named in Dave Rennie’s squad for the Nations Championship.
Raised in Mangawhai, Parker began his rugby career with the Otamatea Hawks in the IMB competition. He received a scholarship to attend St Peter’s, Cambridge, where he embarked on a successful age-group career. He progressed through the New Zealand Under-20 ranks before making his professional debut for the Chiefs in 2020.
Despite being sidelined by injury for much of 2021, Parker returned stronger than ever. He received his first All Blacks call-up last year making his debut against Argentina. More recently, he helped the Chiefs reach the Super Rugby Pacific final.
The All Blacks open their Nations Championship campaign against France in Christchurch on July 4.
