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 Number: 184
Height: 194
Weight: 113
Date of birth: 02/04/1991
Place of birth: Masterton
Province: Wellington
Nickname: Shieldsy
Debut: 2012-
Stats
Provincial Teams: Wellington
Provincial Debut: v Hawke's Bay, 2010
Super Rugby Debut: v Stormers, 2012
Test Caps: 8
Test Debut: v South Africa, 2018