About Colin Telfer
Born 1947. Colin Telfer is a British rugby union player.
Colin McLeod Telfer (born 26 February 1947, in Hawick) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. He played at fly-half.
Provincial career
He played for South of Scotland District and captained the side.
International career
He was capped seventeen times for Scotland between 1968 and 1976.
Coaching career
He was Head Coach of Scotland in 1984.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Colin Telfer?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Colin Telfer born?
Colin Telfer was born on 26 February 1947 in Hawick.
What is Colin Telfer's occupation?
Colin Telfer is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Colin Telfer?
Colin Telfer is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Telfer. https://biography.guide/colin-telfer/
MLA: "Colin Telfer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-telfer/.
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