Shane Wilson (rugby league)

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Shane Wilson
Personal information
Born (1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 51)
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1991–92 Illawarra Steelers 70000
1993–97 South Sydney 6419190114
1998 Widnes 20000
Total7319190114
Source: [1]

Shane Wilson (born 27 April 1972) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Illawarra Steelers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Wilson also played in England for Widnes.

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Playing career

Wilson, who played predominantly as a centre, started his NSWRL career at Illawarra in 1991. After two seasons he moved to South Sydney and made 64 premiership appearances over five years at his new club. Wilson played for Souths in their upset 1994 Tooheys Challenge Cup final victory over Brisbane. [2]

He finished his professional rugby league career in England, playing for Widnes in 1998. [3]

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References

  1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN   9781921024986.
  2. "The Giant Killers". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
  3. "Wilson's wiles guide Widnes fightback". The Independent . 9 March 1998.