Nine-Test-capped England loose forward Brad Shields is to quit Perpignan at the end of the season to rejoin the Hurricanes in his native New Zealand.
The 31-year-old touched down in Perpignan in November after his previous club Wasps went into administration and were kicked out of the top-flight English Premiership.
The rumours are true… Brad Shields makes a return home for 2024 ?
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Shields soon nailed down a regular starting spot at Perpignan, who currently sit 13th in the Top 14.
The Wellington-based Hurricanes has announced the transfer on Monday, which will mark a return to his roots, as Shields turned out for the Super Rugby franchise between 2012 to 2018.
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The rumours are true… Brad Shields makes a return home for 2024 ?
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