Quentin MacDonald becomes most capped Mako

When hooker and captain Andrew Makalio left Trafalgar Park with injury against Taranaki on Sunday (11 Sept), to be replaced by stalwart Quentin MacDonald he became the most capped Mako of all time with 105 appearances, surpassing Robbie Malneek’s record.

History-making hooker MacDonald, who played a big part in proceedings, said the win was a big step forward for the Mako as they push towards a quarterfinal position.

“It was a good day for running rugby and I thought we needed to get back to the Mako style that we have become renowned for. I think we did that … there are always work-ons, but we have just finished our big Storm Week so to get the win is pretty special.”

MacDonald also noted the input of youngsters such as Hotham and Springer.

“I’m probably part of the furniture now,” he said, “so it is awesome to see those boys running around. I’m just trying to keep up.”