Mack and twin Rohan were born in Nottingham City Hospital as mother Michelle wanted them to be born where the Twin Specialist was based although Pete and Michelle were living in Derby at the time. Well, it could have been Scotland!!

School for the twins was Barrow School followed by Chellaston. Rugby started for both in the M&Js at Melbourne from aged 5. Both lads went on to do the same course at Loughborough – Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development. And here the two lives are destined to follow different pathways.

Mack is determined to have his own business but not yet decided what that might be. He is keen on the idea of building outdoor kitchens. Travel seems a likely option at this point and with cousins in Australia come boundless opportunities in terms of exploring the outdoor aspects.

Mack

1. First position you played in rugby: Centre
2. Worst injury: Cut eye open

3. Best player you played with at MRFC or elsewhere: Sam Smith

4. Best person for post-match drinks, fun and frolics: Ben Rosamond

5. What should your nickname be: Mack

6. What bad habit do you have:

7. Your sporting hero: Anthony Joshua

8. Your non-sporting hero: Elon Musk

9. Favourite food/meal: Cheeseburger

10. Favourite TV programme/film: The Hunger Games

11. Favourite book:

12. Who dead or alive would you like to have a conversation with: Eminem

13. You can take either a book, music or a tool to a desert island. Which, and what would it be: Multitool

14. Dream job: Entrepreneur

15. Tell me something about you that no one knows:

16. A phrase that reflects your life: Enjoy the Moment

17. What sport do you wish you’d tried: Ice Hockey

18. Who would you like to see interviewed for this article: Nat Dryden

19. Your wish for the future of MRFC: Get to the National Leagues
20. Your Melbourne Dream Team of players past and present:
Ben Rosamond
Harry Stephenson
Pop Lakin
Will Judge
Peter Welsh
Keir Biggins
Rohan Welsh
Ian Lucas
Olly Page
Euan Holden
Ashley Stringer
Sam Smith
Jack Pearce
Tom Howard
Rob Foster

Devon Iliffe
Joe Lucas
Jake Oxspring

Rohan on the other hand has already grasped the nettle and created his own opportunity for an exciting future, or certainly the next four years.

Finding out that there were plenty of Football Scholarships on offer in the USA, Rohan checked out the availability of Rugby Scholarships, of which there seemed to be none. Undeterred, he came across an Instagram advert for an Agency, discussed possibilities with parents and having emailed the agency, a call was made to the agent, and Rohan was on their books. The agent created a profile of Rohan which was sent out to prospective US Colleges. There turned out to be plenty of interest and Rohan was left with the top and the third ranked Colleges to choose from offering him a Scholarship.

So, Rohan is off to the number 1 ranked rugby College in the US – Saint Bonaventure in Buffalo, New York on August 17th. Academically he will study for a Major in Sports Business Management, but realistically there will be a lot of rugby to play all over the US. Regular updates will appear on these pages during Rohan’s adventures in the USA.

Rohan

21. First position you played in rugby: No. 8
22. Worst injury: Split eye open

23. Best player you played with at MRFC or elsewhere: Jack Pearce

24. Best person for post-match drinks, fun and frolics: Devon Iliffe

25. What should your nickname be: RoRo

26. What bad habit do you have: Biting my nails

27. Your sporting hero: Richie McCaw

28. Your non-sporting hero: Dwayne Johnson

29. Favourite food/meal: Steak and Chips

30. Favourite TV programme/film: Remember the Titans

31. Favourite book: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

32. Who dead or alive would you like to have a conversation with: Great Grandad Robinson

33. You can take either a book, music or a tool to a desert island. Which, and what would it be: Machette

34. Dream job: Astronaut

35. Tell me something about you that no one knows: I nearly lost my finger in a car door

36. A phrase that reflects your life: Just do it

37. What sport do you wish you’d tried: American Football

38. Who would you like to see interviewed for this article: Peter Welsh

39. Your wish for the future of MRFC: Make it into the National Leagues
40. Your Melbourne Dream Team of players past and present:
Pop Lakin
Matt Smith
Roger Lucas
Mack Welsh
Peter Welsh
Keir Biggins
Joe Lucas
Ian Lucas
Olly Page
Euan Holden
Ashley Stringer
Jack Pearce
Ian Watts
Tommy Howard
Rob Foster

Will Judge
Devon Iliffe
Jake Oxspring