Simms Davison

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Simms Davison
Full nameSimms Harry Ralph Davison
Born (1979-06-27) 27 June 1979 (age 46)
Matamata, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
University University of Otago
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–07 Bay of Plenty 63 (25)
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2004–08 Chiefs 52 (10)

Simms Harry Ralph Davison (born 27 June 1979) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player. [1]

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

  1. ↑ "Rugby: Unflappable Davison sees through gloom for Chiefs". NZ Herald . 29 March 2008.
  2. ↑ "New Chief packed with power". NZ Herald. 19 February 2004.
  3. ↑ "Slim Simms ready for speedy Super 14 season". Stuff.co.nz . 31 January 2009.
  4. ↑ "Simms Harry Ralph Davison". New Zealand Rugby History.
  5. ↑ "Top 14. MTG: sur des volcans toujours ardents". La Dépêche (in French).
  6. ↑ "Meet the Breeder - Simms Davison". nzthoroughbred.co.nz. 30 November 2023.
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