Luke Braid

Luke Gary Braid (born 5 October 1988) is a rugby union footballer who plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and Auckland in the ITM Cup.

Braid made his professional debut with Steve Honey and Jason Fly at Tauranga boys college in 2008.

Braid appeared 8 times during the 2010 season as the Chiefs finished in 10th place.

In 2011, he signed with the Blues, with whom he appeared in the 2011 Super Rugby semi-finals.

In November 2014, it was Braid revealed that he would join French Top 14 side Bordeaux at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season.