Simms Davison
New Zealand rugby union player (born 1979)
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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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| Born | 27 June 1979 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]
