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Subscribe to RSS FeedMike MacDonald
Date of birth: 27/11/1980
Position: Prop
Test caps: 43
Test debut: Fiji, 2001
Test points: 20
Current club: Leeds
Strengths: The Californian-born prop is an effective player, not just at scrummaging, but also as a ball carrier and a defender. A former wrestler at school, MacDonald isn't shy when it comes to the physical stuff.
Weaknesses: MacDonald is very prone to injuries and carries a lot of wear and tear with him into the World Cup.
Likely headline: 'South Africa make a meal of MacDonald'
Did you know: His childhood hero was American Football quarterback Joe Montana.
