Paraka was introduced to Rugby when he moved to the Gold Coast in Australia for his secondary education at The Southport School, where he was a boarding student.
He entered the Reds senior squad for the first time in 2016, following two seasons as a key pillar for the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City scrum.
He portrayed a memorable powerhouse performance in the 2014 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship grand final, where he scored two tries to help City to a win over Perth Spirit.
He made his Super Rugby debut for the Reds against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium and earned six caps for the Reds in total.
(LS May 2016)
Career
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Queensland Reds Tighthead Prop |
2014 - 2016 |
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Brisbane City Tighthead Prop |
