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    The player about to be All Black number 1230 is taking it all in his stride ahead of his test debut

    The player about to be All Black number 1230 is taking it all in his stride ahead of his test debut


    Versatile Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker will start at number eight in Sunday morning's test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

    Parker says he hasn't had many thoughts from coach Scott Robertson about what he wants.



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