He made just two appearances, but returned for the 2014 Varsity Cup, where he played in nine matches for Ikeys during the competition, scoring five tries as he helped the side reach the final.
McDonald featured in the final against NWU Pukke in Potchefstroom, where UCT fought back from 33 to 15 down with five minutes to go to score a sensational 39–33 victory.
[7] He made his first class (and Currie Cup debut) for the Kings in their 60–19 loss to the Golden Lions in Johannesburg.
He signed a two-year contract extension to remain in Port Elizabeth until the end of 2016.
[11] He joined Wellington-based side Boland Cavaliers for the 2016 Currie Cup qualification series.