Otago: 2012-2020

Michael Collins is sadly leaving us and embarking on an overseas stint play for for Ospreys Rugby Club in Wales. Collins qualifies as a local player in the Welsh side through relations who were born in the United Kingdom. He will join Irishman Jack Regan, who played for Otago with Collins in 2020. 

He is one of the most experienced players in the Otago line-up and has played 71 games for Otago, having made his debut in 2012, his first year out of school. 

Micheal bleeds blue & gold, and has represented the Golden O in such a way over the years that has inspired others to follow in his footsteps

Thank you MC for your time and loyalty to Otago Rugby. You really made your mark here as a player and as a Captain. You're a natural born leader, both on and off the field, and your absence will be felt this year mate.

However, of course we are pumped to see what this next chapter has in store for him. He knows he can always call Otago Rugby home.

Shoutout to Diamond Design for putting this piece together. A lot of epic memories there.

Photos courtesy of Caswell Images Sport

Article added: Friday 25 June 2021