Ian Thomson

Ian Thomson (13 April 1930 – 22 November 2014) was a Scotland international rugby union footballer, who played as a Full Back.

Rugby career

Amateur career

Thomson played for Heriot's. He also played rugby for the Army.

Provincial career

Thomson played for Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the 1950-51 season's Inter-City match and the 1951-52 season's Inter-City match. Edinburgh District lost both matches.

International career

He was capped for 7 times between 1951 and 1953, all 7 caps in Five Nations matches. He made his international debut against Wales playing in front of a then record crowd of 80 000 at Murrayfield Stadium.

Outside of rugby

Thomson worked in Insurance and worked for Standard Life. He retired in 1990.

Cricket

Thomson was a very good cricketeer. On occasion, he was the twelfth man for Scotland, but he never played for the national side.