Will Parker
| Birth name | William James Parker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 10 November 1955 (aged 81–82) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Penmaen, Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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William James Parker (1873 – 10 November 1955) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Swansea. Parker first joined Swansea in 1893 and spent most of his sporting career with the club. During the 1903/04 season he was given the captaincy of Swansea, and the club won the championship under his leadership. He was chosen in 1905 as a member of the Swansea team to face the original touring All Blacks.