John Wilshere

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John Wilshere (born 5 May 1978) is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Salford City Reds.[1][2]

John Wilshere
Personal information
Full nameJohn Wilshere
Born (1978-05-05) 5 May 1978 (age 46)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Playing information
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1997Perth Reds41004
1998Melbourne Storm10306
2003St. George Illawarra1030012
2004Warrington Wolves52008
2005Leigh Centurions2686044
2006–09Salford City Reds4922820252
Total9536910326
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2000–09Papua New Guinea165420104
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

Wilshere had represented Papua New Guinea many times and was a key player in their squad at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

His previous clubs included the Leigh Centurions, Warrington Wolves and the National Rugby League's St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm.

Wilshere scored 538 points for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup.[3]

Wilshere scored 358 points for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup.[4]

Representative career

Wilshere was captain of the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[5] Wilshere was named as part of the Papua New Guinea squad for the 2009 Pacific Cup.[6]

On 7 November 2009, Wilshere announced his retirement from the Kumuls.[7]

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