McDonald is used to fighting against the odds

AMERICAN debutante Mike McDonald insists he isn’t fazed at the prospect of propping down against John Hayes tomorrow at Lansdowne Road (1pm) - he’s used to fighting against the odds.

McDonald is used to fighting against the odds
Fri, 19 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

“We have to fight for recognition because rugby is not really a revenue sport in the US. It’s a game that’s trying to make its way into the national culture.”

Even a stirring performance against France this summer (France won 39-31 and the USA scored five tries) didn’t make a huge impact in PR terms.

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