The Tasman Mako announced on Saturday that Pari Pari Parkinson will miss the entire Mitre 10 Cup campaign, after he suffered an ankle injury in the Highlanders’ final game of Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Hurricanes. Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images NZ Māori lock Pari Pari Parkinson had taken some forward steps this year, particularly at the lineout. The 204cm lock played in all eight of the Highlanders’ games in Super Rugby Aotearoa, impressing with his physicality and set-piece work. Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images Pari Pari Parkinson’s injury opened the door for Highlanders team-mate Manaaki Selby-Rickit in the South side for the North v South clash. The locks selected for the North v South game are largely inexperienced, with Sam Whitelock and Patrick Tuipulotu the only All Blacks.

Source: Stuff September 05, 2020 05:37 UTC