Mitchell Dunshea

Mitchell Thomas William Dunshea (born 18 November 1995) is a New Zealand Rugby Union player who currently plays as a lock or loose forward for in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and the in the international Super Rugby competition.

Early career

Born in Hamilton, Dunshea moved south to New Zealand's South Island at a young age and attended Lincoln High School just outside Christchurch. He moved on to Lincoln University after graduating from high school where he began studying Sports and Recreation and turned out for their rugby side in the Canterbury local leagues. In 2015, he helped them to win their first Division 1 title since 1981. He also won the national colts title with Canterbury's under-20 side in 2014.

Senior career

Dunshea made his breakthrough in senior rugby playing for Canterbury in the 2015 ITM Cup where he played 11 times as they lifted the Premiership title with a 25–23 victory over in the final. A foot injury meant that he played no part in Canterbury's 2016 Mitre 10 Cup campaign which saw them finish as champions for the 8th time in 9 years.

Career honours

New Zealand Under-20

World Rugby Under 20 Championship – 2015

Canterbury'

National Provincial Championship – 2015