Brad Shields
Loose forward
Bio
Widely respected Hurricanes captain Brad Shields played the last of his 103 Super Rugby matches for the club in the semifinal loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch.
While he was always on the cusp of All Blacks selection, Shields took an opportunity to play international rugby when he was selected by England coach Eddie Jones for the three-test tour of South Africa.
Shields was eligible for England through his parents who were born there.
He will be remembered by Hurricanes fans for his professional attitude in everything he did in and around the club, both on and off the field.
Player profile
Position
Loose forward
Hurricane
184
Height
194
Weight
113
Date of birth
02-04-1991
Birthplace
Masterton
Province
Wellington
Nickname
Shieldsy
Career
2012-
Stats
Provincial Teams
Wellington
Provincial Points
30
Provincial Caps
60
Provincial Debut
v Hawke's Bay, 2010
Super Rugby Caps
103
Super Rugby Points
50
Super Rugby Debut
v Stormers, 2012
Test Caps
8
Test Debut
v South Africa, 2018
Appearances
68