Michael Bondesio

Michael Bondesio (born 10 March 1985) is a former South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was scrum-half.

Between 2007 and 2010, he played for Potchefstroom side the , making 52 appearances and scoring 13 tries. In 2011, he moved to Johannesburg, where he played domestic rugby for the , scoring four tries in 42 appearances between 2011 and 2014. He also made seven appearances for the during the 2012 Super Rugby season, scoring one try against local rivals the .

A persistent leg injury led to long lay-offs for Bondesio and eventually his retirement at the end of the 2014 season.

Bondesio is a qualified teacher and started teaching at Hoërskool Lichtenburg at the start of 2015. He was also appointed as the assistant coach of club side Pirates.