John Wilshere  John Wilshere (born 5 May 1978) is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Salford City Reds. Wilshere had represented Papua New Guinea many times and was a key player in their squad at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in Australia. His previous clubs included the Leigh Centurions, Warrington Wolves and the National Rugby League's St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm. Wilshere scored 538 points for the Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup. Wilshere scored 358 points for the Easts Tigers in the Queensland Cup. Wilshere was captain of the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Wilshere was named as part of the Papua New Guinea squad for the 2009 Pacific Cup. On 7 November 2009, Wilshere announced his retirement from the Kumuls.