Stephen Donald - Club Career

Club Career

Initially progressing and playing through all levels for his local club Waikato in the ITM Cup, he then played for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition.

Donald signed for English Premiership club Bath Rugby for a two and a half year deal. Initially denied a work permit, Bath appealed the decision against the UK Government and, with the support of the RFU, won their appeal against the refusal. Donald joined Bath after the Rugby World Cup 2011, making his début in the 68th minute of their Heineken Cup clash with Glasgow on 13 November 2011, scoring a penalty with 90 seconds to go.

The Blues denied reports saying Donald had signed with them for the 2012 Super Rugby season as a replacement for Stephen Brett and Luke McAlister, who are both heading overseas.

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