Brayden Mitchell
Brayden Mitchell is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker for Southland in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Playing career
Provincial Rugby
Mitchell, a product of the Southland academy system, made his debut for the Stags during the 2009 [Air New Zealand Cup], and served as backup to Jason Rutledge after David [Hall (rugby union)|David Hall] suffered a season-ending knee injury. He continued to apprentice behind Rutledge in the 2010 [ITM Cup].Mitchell transferred to Waikato for the 2014 ITM Cup but moved back to Southland for 2016.
A serious neck injury forced Mitchell to miss the entire 2018 [Mitre 10 Cup] season.
Super Rugby
Mitchell was selected to the Highlanders squad for the 2011 [Super Rugby season], where he served as the team's 3rd choice hooker behind Jason Rutledge and Mahonri Schwalger and made 4 substitute appearances. He continued as the Highlanders 3rd choice hooker through 2014 before transferring to the Hurricanes for 2015, where he was a squad regular making 11 substitute appearances.For 2017, Mitchell signed with the Chiefs.