The Hurricanes have today announced the signing of Hurricanes Centurion and former England international, Brad Shields.
Shields, Hurricane #184, will return to New Zealand and link up with his former club in time for the 2024 Super Rugby season.
“I’m extremely excited to rekindle my love and passion for the Hurricanes and the Hurricanes’ wider community. It’s been a crazy few years, so I’m grateful to the Canes for giving me an opportunity to come back to Wellington and experience some Super Rugby again. I've been supporting the team from afar.
"I’m hoping I can share the experience and knowledge that I have gained over the last few years and give back to the club that has given my family and myself some amazing opportunities.
“I am excited about another challenge, working to bring some more success to the club. At the same time, I’m looking forward to connecting with some new faces, and of course, reconnecting with some old faces,” said Shields.
How England would line-up under Andy Farrell:
Back-three:
#15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
#14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
#11. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park, Exeter on 28th January 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Centre:
#13. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
#12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
A frustrated Ollie Lawrence of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Halfbacks:
#10. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
#9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
A dejected Owen Farrell of England applauds in the direction of the England supporters at full-time following the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Front-row:
#1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
#2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
#3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
Ellis Genge of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Second-row:
#4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
#5. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
A frustrated Maro Itoje of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Back-row:
#6. Ben Earl (Saracens)
#7. Jack Willis (Toulouse)
#8. Zach Mercer (Montpellier)
Jack Willis of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
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