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John Scott

b. 1954

English rugby union footballer

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Born 1954. John Scott is a British rugby union player.

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

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 1978 France (Paris) L 15 – 6 1978 Wales (Twickenham) L 9 – 6 1978 Scotland (Murrayfield) W 15 – 0 1978 Ireland (Twickenham) W 15 – 9 1978 New Zealand (Twickenham) L 16 – 6 1979 Scotland (R) (Twickenham) D 7 – 7 1979 Ireland (Dublin) L 12 – 7 1979 France (Twickenham) W 7 – 6 1979 Wales (Cardiff) L 27 – 3 1979 New Zealand (Twickenham) L 10 – 9 1980 Ireland (Twickenham) W 24 – 9 1980 France (Paris) W 17 – 13 1980 Wales (Twickenham) W 9 – 8 1980 Scotland (Murrayfield) W 30 – 18 1981 Wales (Cardiff) L 21 – 19 1981 Scotland (Twickenham) W 23 – 17 1981 Ireland (Dublin) W 10 – 6 1981 France (Twickenham) L 16 – 12 1981 Argentina (Buenos Aires) D 19 – 19 1981 Argentina (Buenos Aires) W 12 – 6 1982 Ireland (Twickenham) L 16 – 15 1982 France (Paris) W 27 – 15 1982 Wales (Twickenham) W 17 – 7 1983 France (Twickenham) L 19 – 15 1983 Wales (Cardiff) D 13 – 13 1983 Scotland (Twickenham) L 22 – 12 1983 Ireland (Dublin) L 25 – 15 1983 New Zealand (Twickenham) W 15 – 9 1984 Scotland (Murrayfield) L 18 – 6 1984 Ireland (Twickenham) W 12 – 9 1984 France (Paris) L 32 – 18 1984 Wales (Twickenham) L 24 – 15 1984 South Africa (Port Elizabeth) L 33 – 15 1984 South Africa (Johannesburg) L 35 – 9 (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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Hele's School, Exeter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Scott?

English rugby union footballer

When was John Scott born?

John Scott was born on 28 September 1954 in Exeter.

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John Scott is a rugby union player.

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John Scott is British.

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Β· Wikipedia: John Scott

Β· Wikidata: Q3182442

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