USA Men’s National Team XVs scrumhalf Shaun Davies has today confirmed his retirement from international rugby. In seven years as an Eagle, Davies has made 27 test appearances, scored 23 points and most recently appeared in Rugby World Cup Japan 2019.

Born in South Africa and moved to the United States for college at Brigham Young University, Davies has been a consistent member of the Men’s National Team program for years.

From 2009 to 2012 he earned Collegiate All-American honors with BYU and went on to make his national team debut against Georgia in June of 2012.

Since then, Davies has been part of some of the most notable achievements for the program including qualification as Americas 1 for Rugby World Cup 2019, two Americas Rugby Championship titles (2017, 2018), first-ever wins over then-No. 6 Scotland, Samoa and Argentina XV in 2018, as well as reaching the highest ever world ranking of No. 12 that same year.

In tests, Davies owns 19 wins, one draw and seven losses for a win percentage of 72. In 2019, he officially became a U.S. citizen.

Professionally, Davies has also been a staple for the Glendale Raptors through the first two seasons of Major League Rugby. Following his two appearances in Rugby World Cup Japan 2019, he was offered a coaching role with the Utah Warriors and has since closed the chapter on his international playing career.

“Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the jersey and everyone I have had the pleasure to meet along the way,” said Davies. “The future of USA Rugby is in a great place and I will be the biggest supporter in whatever way I can.”

“Shaun is a consummate professional with an incredibly bright and infectious spirit,” said Head Coach Gary Gold. “He was a known leader amongst the group who always put the needs of the team first. We are immensely grateful to Shaun for his contributions to this program. He will be truly missed.”

SHAUN DAVIES CAREER STATS IN TESTS

First cap

June 16, 2012

vs Georgia

Total caps

27

Record

19 wins, 1 draw, 7 losses

Win %

72.22

Tries

2

Conversions

5

Penalties

1

Rugby World Cups

Japan 2019