Braid made his debut for Auckland in 2001 and for the Blues in 2003. He won ITM Cups for Auckland in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007. For the Blues he won the 2003 Super 12. He played three Tests for the All Blacks in 2002 and 2003, and for the Junior All Blacks in the 2007 Pacific Nations Cup. He was named New Zealand 'Player of the Year' in 2007. In July 2008, he played another international against Australia and in November 2010 made two more international appearances. Braid left New Zealand in 2009, and broke new ground when he signed with the Queensland Reds. In 2011 Braid returned to the Blues but was released at the end of 2012 by incoming coach Sir John Kirwan. At the conclusion of the 2012 ITM Cup, Braid signed a short term contract with English premiership team Sale
Career
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Queensland Reds Openside Flanker |
2009 - 2010 |
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New Zealand Openside Flanker |
2002 - 2010 |
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Blues Openside Flanker |
2001 - 2013 |
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Auckland Openside Flanker |
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Sale Sharks Openside Flanker |
