John Scott (rugby union)

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John Scott
Birth nameJohn Philip Scott
Date of birth (1954-09-28) 28 September 1954 (age 69)
Place of birth Exeter, Devon, England
School Hele's
Occupation(s)Company director
Rugby union career
Position(s) No. 8
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1978-1988 Cardiff RFC 268 144
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1978–1984
1980
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World XV
34
1
4
4

John Scott (born 28 September 1954) is a former rugby union international who represented England from 1978 to 1984. [1]

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Early life

John Scott was born on 28 September 1954 in Exeter. [1]

Rugby career

International record

Debut: 21 January 1978 –v- France (Paris) lost 15–6 (FN) (Aged: 23)

Final appearance: 9 June 1984 –v- South Africa (Johannesburg) lost 35–9 (Aged: 28)

Career Record: P34, W13, D3, L18. Points: 4 (1 Try)

English Caps 1978–84

(R) = Replacement

Scott also played for the World XV against Argentina in Buenos Aires, scoring a try in a 36 - 22 loss.

Family and later life

Married to Oonagh, they have two children, Liam and Gemma. Scott is currently director of an embroidery company in Bessemer Road, Cardiff.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by English National Rugby Union Captain
Mar 1983
Jun 1984
Succeeded by