Simon John Forrest (born 2 August 1969) is a former

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and

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player who currently serves on the board of the

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. He is the husband of

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medalist Anna Simcic.

Playing career

Rugby Union

Forrest played two seasons for as a back. In the 1992 National Provincial Championship he scored 13 tries. He scored 5 tries in one game against . He played for the

in 1996, and for

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from 1998 to 1999.

Rugby League

Forrest made his debut for the

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in the 1998 season, in their round 9 game against the

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Post-playing career

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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Forrest, Simon 1969 births Living people 20th-century New Zealand sportsmen Crusaders (rugby union) players London Scottish F.C. players New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand rugby union players South Sydney Rabbitohs players Southland rugby union players