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Morgan Parra (born 15 November 1988) is a former French rugby union player who played as a scrum-half and occasionally fly-half. He played most of his career with Clermont Auvergne after signing for them from Bourgoin. He is of Portuguese origin through his father, Antonio.
At club level Parra came to prominence with Top 14 strugglers Bourgoin, before moving to heavyweights Clermont Auvergne in 2009 replacing Pierre Mignoni and striking up a strong partnership with Australian fly-half Brock James. He played in the final as Clermont won the Top 14 title in 2009–10, scoring a conversion and three penalties in the process.
In 2010 Parra was instrumental in guiding France to a Six Nations Grand Slam. He was picked partly after Julien Dupuy who was first choice in the 2009 autumn internationals was banned for eye gouging. After being paired with the equally youthful François Trinh-Duc at half-back, he produced a number of masterful performances, including a rout of reigning champions Ireland at the Stade de France.
After the Grand Slam Parra's fame and popularity rose in France, and is popular not just at his club but a darling to the French media and public.
On 23 October 2021 Parra completes a record series of 48 successful penalty kicks in a row against Pau.L'Équipe, Morgan Parra (Clermont) s'arrête à 48 coups de pied réussis d'affilée[1]
On 5 June 2022 Parra played his last match for Clermont Auvergne as he signed to play for State Francais from 2022 onwards.
Clermont
Top 14 Winner (2): 2010, 2017
European Rugby Challenge Cup Winner: 2019
International
France
Six Nations Winner: 2010
Grand Slam Winner: 2010
Rugby World Cup Runner Up: 2011
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