Simon Forrest Explained

Simon Forrest
Birth Name:	Simon John Forrest
Birth Date:	2 August 1969
Birth Place:	New Zealand
Height:	180cm
Weight:	189lb
University:	University of Otago
Spouse:	Anna Simcic
Years1:	1996
Clubs1:	Crusaders
Apps1:	4
Points1:	8
Years2:	1998-1999
Clubs2:	London Scottish
Apps2:	9
Points2:	10
Module:	Embed: yes Club1: South Sydney Year1start: 1998 Year1end: 1998 Appearances1: 9 Tries1: 1 Goals1: 0 Fieldgoals1: 0 Points1: 4 Source: ^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

Simon John Forrest (born 2 August 1969) is a former rugby league and rugby union player who currently serves on the board of the Crusaders.^{[4] [5]} He is the husband of Commonwealth Games medalist Anna Simcic.^[4]

Playing career

Rugby Union

Forrest played for the Crusaders in 1996,^[2] and for London Scottish F.C. from 1998 to 1999.^[3]

Rugby League

Forrest made his debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the 1998 season, in their round 9 game against the North Sydney Bears.^[6]

Post-playing career

Forrest served as co-coach of the New Zealand universities rugby union squad from 2014 to 2019.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Simon Forrest: Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 26 May 2020.
2. Web site: Simon John Forrest. Rugby History. 26 May 2020.
3. Web site: Simon Forrest. ESPN. 1 May 2022.
4. Web site: Forrest promoted from footie field to boardroom. Stuff New Zealand. Smith. Tony. 12 May 2011. 26 May 2020.
5. Web site: Staff List. Crusaders. 26 May 2020.
6. Web site: Simon John Forrest - South Sydney Player Report. South Sydney Almanac. 26 May 2020.
7. Web site: NZ Universities primed for home clash. All Blacks. Burnes. Campbell. 25 March 2019. 7 June 2020.