Andy Irvine (rugby player)

Andy Irvine was born in Edinburgh on September 16, 1951. Full back for Scotland, he won 51 caps, 1972-82. He also earned British Lions caps versus South Africa (1974), New Zealand (1977) and South Africa (1980).

Related Topics:
Scotland - British Lions - South Africa

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Andy vies with Gavin Hastings for the title of Scotland's greatest ever full back, with incisive running at a blistering pace from the back his trade mark. In fact most polls over the last 20 years have voted Irvine Scotland's greatest player.

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Irvine was a legendary player of genius and genuine world class who inspired his team mates. He has appeared as a guest on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound radio programme to comment on international rugby games.

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He is became president of the SRU in 2005.

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