McKay 'Macca' Springer (born 29 March 2003) is a New Zealand

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player who plays for in the

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and the in

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. His position is fullback or

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Career

In 2021 Springer was named as part of the under 20 side for the Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20 competition. He was named in the Tasman Mako squad as a development player for the

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. Springer made his debut for the Mako in Round 4 of the competition, coming off the bench against at Trafalgar Park. The side went on to make the final before losing 23–20 to . Springer made his debut for the Crusaders in Round 1 of the

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against the . Springer set the Super Rugby record for most tries in one game (tied with Sean Wainui) with 5 tries vs the

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during round 5 of the 2025 Super Rugby season.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Springer, Macca New Zealand rugby union players Living people People educated at Waimea College Tasman rugby union players 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union wings Crusaders (rugby union) players 2003 births