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Who played fullback for Scotland in nine test matches, from February 1961 to February 1963 ?

Ken Scotland. K.F.G. Scotland started his career against France in 1957 and played in 27 test matches,he was captain in 4 appearances in 1963. He scored 71 points in total. Not only was he a good kicker but he was brilliant at coming into the backline to set up overlaps. He also toured with the Lions, scoring 10 tries. His last test was against France in 1965.

On January 1964, Scotland drew with the touring New Zealand "All Blacks" team: what was the final score ?

0-0. A splendid performance from Scotland, the All Blacks went on to beat Wales, Ireland, England and France. Played in bad conditions at Murrayfield, Scotland actually had more chances to score than New Zealand, but could not complete them.

Scotland defeated England at Murrayfield in 1964.

t. In March 1964 Scotland scored a very convincing win over England by 15-6 (3 goals to a penalty and try). Rollo, Brown and Telfer had great games for the Scotland forward pack and set up two of the tries. A goal being a try and conversion.

Frank Laidlaw played halfback for Scotland from 1965 to 1971.

False. F.A.L. Laidlaw was one of Scotland's great hookers and his combination with Carmichael and McLauchlan formed one of Scotland's best ever front rows. He played for the Melrose Club. Frank played for Scotland over thirty times from 1965 and 1971 and also captained Scotland on 2 occasions.

Which winger started his test career for Scotland against France in 1966?

Sandy Hinshelwood. A.J.W. Hinshelwood played 21 test matches for Scotland, scoring 5 tries. He also toured with the British Lions.

Scotland defeated Australia in 1966.

True. On 17th December 1966 at Murrayfield, Scotland beat Australia, 11 points to 5. A good defensive performance, aided by a late injury to the Australian standoff. He stayed on the field and the Scottish pack rushed him and Boyle scored a late try to secure the game.

Which prop played his first test match in 1967, and went on to play in over 50 matches for Scotland?

Sandy Carmichael. A.B.Carmichael played his first match for Scotland against Ireland in February 1967 and his final match, also against Ireland, in 1978. He was the first Scottish player to represent his country 50 times and the first prop from any IRB country to reach that mark.

What was the score, when Scotland defeated Australia in 1968?

9-3. At Murrayfield on the 2nd November 1968. Scotland controlled the match from the start to finish, with Sandy Hinshelwood scoring the only try.

At which ground did Scotland defeat South Africa 6-3 in 1969?

Murrayfield. Under heavy pressure from anti-apartheid supporters, the South Africans had also lost their captain Dawie de Villiers for the test. However, it was the 6 ft 10 Stagg in the lineout who did most of the damage for Scotland and the margin could have larger if Ian Smith had converted 5 missed penalties, though he did finish with a try, 5 minutes from the end of the game.

Scotland defeated England on four occasions between March 1970 and March 1972.

t. Scotland beat England 14-5 in 1970, 16-15 at Twickenham in 1971, 26-6 at Murrayfield in 1971 (a special game to mark the centenary of test rugby) and 23-9 at Murrayfield in 1972.

Which great Scottish fullback made his debut against New Zealand at Murrayfield in 1972?

Andy Irvine. Andy Irvine was one of the great running fullbacks of the modern era, he scored over 300 points in internationals, 10 tries for Scotland and one for the Lions. He attended George Heriots School in Edinburgh and was the eighth fullback from that school to represent Scotland. In February 1980 against France, after a poor kicking display (missing 6 penalties and a conversion), and France leading 14-4 with 12 minutes to go, he turned the game on its head with two dazzling tries and two penalties to win the game 22-14. When he retired in 1982, he held the record for most points in test rugby.

Scotland defeated Wales (a team with 9 British Lions in it) 10-9 in 1973.

t. With J.P.R, Gareth Davies, John Bevan, Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards in the backs and Derek Quinnell up front, Wales and the rest of the country must have thought this was a shoe in. But the Scottish pack led by Sandy Carmichael and Ian McLauchlan took it to them and Andy Irvine in a superb defensive performance halted the best of British firepower, limiting the Welsh to just three penalties.

From 1970 to 1980, Scotland played New Zealand on three occasions. How many of those tests did Scotland win?

0. In 1972 Scotland lost 14-9 at Murrayfield, 24-0 in 1975 at Eden Park in Auckland ('the water polo test'), and 18-9 at Murrayfield in 1978.

Scotland won the Grand Slam in 1984.

t. Scotland defeated Wales 15-9 at Cardiff, England 18-6 at Murrayfield, Ireland 32-9 at Dublin, and France 21-12 at Murrayfield.

Which Scottish fullback played his debut match against France in January 1986?

Gavin Hastings. Andrew Gavin Hastings debuted with his brother Scott against France in 1986. A brave running fullback with a mighty punt and the ability to kick long field goals, Gavin carried on the great tradition of Scottish fullbacks. He played in over 60 tests and scored over 700 points. He played his last test match in the 1995 World Cup against New Zealand.

Which Scottish test player released his autobiography titled "You're A Hooker Then" in 1987?

Colin Deans. Colin Deans played over 50 tests for Scotland, the first in 1978 against France and the last against New Zealand in the 1987 World Cup. He also toured with the British Lions.

During the 1987 World Cup, Gavin Hastings scored 62 points in 4 matches.

t. Gavin Hastings scored against France, Zimbabwe, Romania and New Zealand.

Which Scottish rugby test player went on to coach the British Lions in 1993?

Ian McGeechan. Ian McGeechan was a centre who played over 30 tests for Scotland during the seventies. He went on to become a successful coach of the British Lions.

Scotland won the Grand Slam in 1990.

t. Scotland defeated Ireland 13-10, France 21-0, Wales 13-9, and England 13-7.

Which stage of the World Cup did Scotland reach in 1991?

Semi finals. Scotland defeated Japan 47-9, Zimbabwe 51-12, and Ireland 24-15 in their group macthes, then beat a strong Western Samoa team 28-6, before losing unluckily 9-6 to England in the semi final.

In the 1994 test match against Ireland, the halfback for Scotland was Gary _______ ?

Armstrong. Coming out of retirement at the urging of the Scottish selectors, Gary helped Scotland to a 6-6 draw against Ireland, keeping a seven year unbeaten run against the green machine. Gary Armstrong played for Jedforest in Scottish club rugby and played over 50 tests for Scotland in his career.

In the World Cup of 1995, which team did Scotland defeat 41-5?

Tonga. In a Group D match, Scotland beat Tonga 41-5, though they only scored 3 tries to 1. They defeated the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivorie) by 89-0 scoring 13 tries, only losing, unluckily, to France, 22-19 in group play, and were finally beaten by New Zealand, 48-30 in the quarter finals.

Gregor Townsend played lock for Scotland.

f. Gregor Townsend was another magical Scottish back, playing most of his career at stand off, his brilliant ball handling and dazzling feet a marvel to behold. He was the 12th Scottish player to reach 50 test caps and had also toured with the Lions. In 1999 he became the first Scottish player to score a try in every 5 nations game, since Wallace in 1925.

Scotland won the Five Nations Championship in 1999?

t. Scotland defeated Wales 33-20, unluckily lost to England 24-21 at Twickenham, beat Ireland 30-13 and defeated France in Paris 36-22, but it was a mighty effort from Wales to defeat England in a pulsating final match that gave Scotland the title.

Which team did Scotland defeat 22-20 in the 2003 Rugby World Cup?

Fiji. After easily defeating Japan 32-11 and USA 39-15 and losing badly 51-9 to France, Scotland faced a fired up Fijian side in Sydney. In a fantastic encounter, Scotland won 22-20, with a late try to Tom Smith in the dying minutes securing the win. Scotland relied on the boot of Chris Paterson for most of the match, after the Fijian wing sensation Rupeni Caucaunibuca scored two excellent tries in the first half and just missed a third. Scotland were then defeated by finalists Australia 33-16 in the quarterfinal played at Brisbane.