Simms Harry Ralph Davison (born 27 June 1979) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
| Full name | Simms Harry Ralph Davison | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 June 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Matamata, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Otago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Davison was born in Matamata, Waikato. He earned New Zealand Universities representative honours while a commerce student at the University of Otago and was an Otago development player.[2]
A powerful loose-head prop, Davison played his provincial rugby with Bay of Plenty and was a member of the Chiefs from 2004 and 2008, making 52 appearances.[3][4] He finished his career with a season at French club ASM Clermont Auvergne, competing in the 2008–09 Heineken Cup and Top 14 competitions.[5]
Davison took ownership of his family's Matamata horse stud farm "Mapperley Stud" in 2016. He bred 2023 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes winner Campionessa.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Rugby: Unflappable Davison sees through gloom for Chiefs". NZ Herald. 29 March 2008.
- ^ "New Chief packed with power". NZ Herald. 19 February 2004.
- ^ "Slim Simms ready for speedy Super 14 season". Stuff.co.nz. 31 January 2009.
- ^ "Simms Harry Ralph Davison". New Zealand Rugby History.
- ^ "Top 14. MTG: sur des volcans toujours ardents". La Dépêche (in French).
- ^ "Meet the Breeder - Simms Davison". nzthoroughbred.co.nz. 30 November 2023.
External links
edit- Simms Davison at ESPNscrum