James Parsons (rugby)
| Full name | James Parsons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 November 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Hooker | ||
| New Zealand No. | 1137 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2009– | North Harbour | 79 | (70) |
| correct as of 12 October 2015. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012– | Blues | 50 | (10) |
| correct as of 10 June 2015. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2014– | New Zealand | 1 | (0) |
| correct as of 17 November 2014. | |||
James Parsons (born 27 November 1986) is a Rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for the Blues in Super Rugby [1][2] and North Harbour in the ITM Cup.[3]
He was born in Palmerston North and educated at King's College in Auckland, completing his education in 2004. After being called up to the All Blacks squad as injury cover, he made his international debut against Scotland on 15 November 2014.
In 2015, he gave up his starting spot to the retiring Kevin Mealamu in his 50th appearance for the Blues.
Notes
- ↑ "James Parsons Blues Player Profile". Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ↑ "Blues squad announced for 2013". 31 October 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ "James Parsons North Harbour Player Profile". Retrieved 1 November 2012.
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