Name:

Michael John McGowan

Nickname:

McGoo

Occupation:

Doctor
Place\Date of Birth:

Belfast - 13/12/82
Height:

188cm

Weight:

90kg

Position:

Blindside Flanker

Previous Clubs:

Ballynahinch, Stornaway, Elgin, other, shall we say, social sides!

Rugby Highlight:

Being the first Down High side to reach the 2nd round proper of the Northern Ireland School’s cup for 27 years and then repeating the feat the following season. Russell Hempsey can’t sleep for knowing this!

Funniest Rugby Moment:

A sidestep against Calgary Irish to cruise over the line to score. Not universally renowned for my elusive running, most thought I tripped.

Favourite Player:

Richard Hill- he wrote us a good luck letter before our tour of Canada. And he was ace!

Favourite Food:

Pasta

Favourite Drink:

Strawberry milkshake.

Favourite Song:

Ziggy Stardust- David Bowie

Favourite Film:

Rocky.

Celebrity Double:

Nate Fisher from six feet under. Although some Thai people in Bangkok thought I looked like Beckham.

Other Interests:

Skiing, Surfing, Golf, getting loaded.