Wing
Byron McGuigan
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Nationality | Date of Birth | Height | Weight |
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Scottish | 20/08/1989 | 185cm | 94kg |
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Winger Byron Mcguigan joined Sharks on a two-year deal in summer 2016 and went on to score six tries in 20 appearances during his debut season.
Born in Namibia, he has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s ITM Cup.
His first taste of the Aviva Premiership came in November 2014 with Exeter Chiefs, making 18 appearances in all competitions.
Byron has also played for Scotland’s Sevens team, racking up six appearances and nine tries.
When he signed for the Sharks, Byron said: “It’s a great opportunity for me as it is a club with great ambition. It’s awesome to come here, Manchester is a lovely city.
He was Sale’s 11th new signing that season.
Three words that describe me are...
Fun, athletic, hardworking
If I wasn't a rugby player I would be...
Builder
My go to takeaway order is...
Nando’s chicken
My main interest(s) outside rugby is/are
Family
My favourite away stadium to play at is...
Sandy Park
One thing that really gets on my nerves is...
People who lie a lot!
My sporting hero is...
Bakkies Botha
My favourite gym exercise is...
Any arms work
My favourite film is...
Lone survivor
My favourite thing to do in the north is...
Play centre with the kids and also having a coffee