Who is Buck Shelford’s wife, Joanna Shelford? Let’s take a glance at his family.
Buck Shelford is a retired New Zealand rugby union player. He is also well known as a captain of the New Zealand men’s national rugby union team. Recently, some sources claimed that he would appear in the Celebrity Treasure Island Season 2021.
Meet Buck Shelford Wife, Joanna Shelford!
For over the decades, Buck Shelford has been happily married to the love of his life, Joanna Shelford. His wife has been the source of inspiration that motivated him to give his best in everything.
Not just that, Mr. Shelford is an independent and hard-working woman. She is probably in her 60s as of now. But, she still has the ambition to achieve her dreams and goals.
The couple is the joyful parents of two grown-up children, Lia (born 1981) and Eruera (born 1985). They also adopted Mitchell Haapu, Buck’s godson, who was born in 1987.
The pair’s oldest child, Lia, is the operations manager and daytime announcer for Times FM in Rodney. She says that her parents have inspired their family because she went through major health issues.
On the other hand, the couple’s second child, Eruera, has become a successful chef. He is also a certified gym instructor/personal trainer in the UK. Also, he has changed his parents’ eating habits with a proper diet plan so far.
As of now, Mr. and Mrs. Shelford are living in Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Auckland. Moreover, they still stand firm in the ups and downs of their married life. They have overtaken all the hurdles that have come into their lives to date.
Buck Shelford Family
Buck Shelford was born Sir Wayne Thomas Shelford on 13th December 1957 in Rotorua, New Zealand. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shelford, are natives of the Whakatohea ethnic background/heritage.
Shelford grew up with his brother, Darrall Shelford (born on 29th July 1962; in Auckland). He is also a former professional rugby union player and coach. Likewise, he played as a center for the New Zealand Maori and Scotland national rugby team.
Buck’s uncle, Frank Nuki Ken Shelford, is a retired rugby flanker for Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay. He also played for New Zealand and became player of the month after winning the Tom French Cup in 1981.
New Zealand Maori legend Buck has two cousins, Adrian and Exia Shelford, both former rugby players. Similarly, Adrian played in New Zealand in the 80s and 90s while Exia made her debut in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1998.
What is Buck Shelford Net Worth in 2021?
Buck Shelford has a lucrative net worth of around $6 million in 2021. He has been listed as one of the wealthiest sports personalities of the 20th century.
Shelford played as an active rugby union player from 1974 to 1990. As a professional coach, he served for the North Harbour from 1997 to 2002 and the Saracens from 2002 to 2003.