Simon Parker to debut as Codie Taylor reaches 100 tests

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:50pm

In this story All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Codie Taylor, Los Pumas

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his side for the second test against Argentina. Loose forward Simon Parker will make his debut at number eight, while Codie Taylor is set to play his 100th test match.

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1. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 7:32am

   All Blacks: Simon Parker straight into starting side, Codie Taylor to play 100th test (opens in new tab)

   • Tall Blacks: Robertson assembles big men for Argentina test (opens in new tab) Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:50pm
2. Otago Daily TimesFri 22 Aug 2025, 7:51am

   Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century (opens in new tab)