Simon Kerrod (born 25 August 1992) is a South African

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player, currently playing with English Premiership side Harlequins. His regular position is tighthead prop.

Club career

He represented the Under-19 team in

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and their Under-21 team in

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. He was included in the senior squad for the

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competition and made his debut against Argentine side . Later that year, he was also included in a

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team to face

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. He also represented College Rovers in the

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tournament. He joined the for 2014. He was selected on the bench for the side to face during a tour match during a 2014 incoming tour. He came on as a substitute for the injured Charl du Plessis shortly before half time as the Kings suffered a 12–34 defeat. However, Kerrod got his first points in a Kings shirt as he scored a try with a minute to go in the match. He also scored a try in his first match for them in the

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, helping the side to a 27–17 victory over

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rivals the in

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. He joined English

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side

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in January 2016. On 21 February 2017, Kerrod makes move to the

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with

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from the 2017-18 season. On 21 March 2019, Kerrod sign for Premiership rivals Harlequins from the 2019-20 season.

International career

In October 2020 Kerrod was called up to a senior

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training squad by head coach Eddie Jones.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kerrod, Simon South African rugby union players Living people 1992 births Sharks (Currie Cup) players Eastern Province Elephants players Border Bulldogs players Jersey Reds players Worcester Warriors players Harlequin F.C. players Rugby union props