Across 21 appearances McParland has shown a consistent threat with ball in hand, averaging over 27 metres per carry opportunity and crossing for nine tries — a striking return for a nine. His peak outputs, pushing double figures in carries and over a hundred metres in a single match, suggest he can assume a more expansive role when the game demands it, while his tackle numbers reflect a workrate beyond the base of the scrum.
Archie McParland is a professional rugby union scrum half registered with the Northampton Saints, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a scrum half, Archie features for the Northampton Saints across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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