Allan Archibald Parkhill (22 April 1912 – 26 August 1986) was a New Zealand

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player. A number eight, Parkhill represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, in 1837 and 1938. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals, scoring three tries in all. Parkhill died in

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on 26 August 1986, and his ashes were buried at

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