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Johnnie Beattie

b. 1985

Scottish rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Johnnie Beattie

Born 1985. Johnnie Beattie is a British rugby union player.

John William Beattie (born 21 November 1985) is a Scottish former rugby union player. A number 8, he played for Glasgow Warriors, Montpellier, Castres and Bayonne.

Background

Beattie is the son of former Scotland number 8 John Beattie and brother of Scotland women's footballer Jen Beattie. He was educated at The Glasgow Academy, and played age group rugby for Glasgow and Scotland. As a youth, Beattie also represented Scotland at cricket and played football for the Rangers youth team.

International career Beattie gained his first cap against Romania on 18 November 2006.

He was named in the XV for the standout performers of the 2010 Six Nations Championship by Planet Rugby.

He won 38 caps in total scoring 3 tries.

In January 2020, Beattie announced his retirement from rugby.

Post-retirement Beattie hosts Le French Rugby Podcast, a rugby podcast about French rugby with Benjamin Kayser. Beattie also works with the publisher RugbyPass.

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Important facts

Born
21 November 1985, Glasgow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Jordanhill School, The Glasgow Academy
Also known as
John William Beattie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johnnie Beattie?

Scottish rugby union player

When was Johnnie Beattie born?

Johnnie Beattie was born on 21 November 1985 in Glasgow.

What is Johnnie Beattie's occupation?

Johnnie Beattie is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Johnnie Beattie?

Johnnie Beattie is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johnnie Beattie

· Wikidata: Q3181022

· DBpedia: Johnnie Beattie

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