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Macfadyen calls it a day

Monday 12th May 2008

Calling it a day: Macfadyen brings to an end his rugby career

Glasgow and Scotland flanker Donnie Macfadyen has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby.

Macfadyen, 28, has been plagued with injuries during his career and has started just eleven games in the past three seasons.

A hugely popular figure among the pro ranks in Scotland, he has also watched and helped guide the next generation of back row talent, particularly John Barclay, through to pro and international level.

A young player of the year and Scotland U21 captain, Macfadyen made his Scotland debut against Canada in 2002 and went on to win 11 caps, playing against Australia four times and South Africa on three occasions, scoring in his last match against them in 2006.

However, a succession of injuries, the latest being a knee problem and subsequent infection suffered last summer, has caused numerous problems for his body and demoralising set-backs mentally resulting in his retirement.