In total, Shaw played thirty-six tests for the Wallabies between 1973 and 1982. He made a further forty-eight tour match appearances including some matches as a lock or number eight. He captained the Aussies for fifteen Tests and a further fourteen international tour matches. He is Australian cap number 565. Howell regards Shaw and one of the greatest captains Australia has ever had. Shaw was inducted into the Wallaby Hall of Fame in 2012 and was named as an Australian Rugby Union Classic Statesman that same year.