Gordon Simpson (rugby union)

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Gordon Simpson
Full nameGordon Leslie Simpson
Date of birth (1971-09-21) 21 September 1971 (age 50)
Place of birthTakapuna, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) number eight
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Caledonia Reds ()
1998-2003 Glasgow Warriors 82 (125)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998−2001  Scotland 15 (15)

Gordon Leslie Simpson (born 21 September 1971) is a New Zealand-born rugby union player who played number eight, formerly for Glasgow Caledonians and also representing Scotland. He was known by the nickname "badger" because of his ability to win the ball close to the ground.[1]

He was born in New Zealand and began playing there for Wellington. He arrived in Scotland in 1998 and initially played for Kirkcaldy RFC, briefly for Caledonia Reds,[2] then for Glasgow Caledonians [3] (now Glasgow Warriors).

International career[]

He qualified to play for Scotland through his maternal grandfather, who was born in the Knightswood area of Glasgow.[1] He made his debut against Australia in Sydney on 13 June 1998. He played in four matches at the World Cup in 1999.

He was recalled to the Scotland side in 2001, after a year where he had been injured.[4] He played in the Six Nations 2000-2001 Championship.

References[]

  1. ^ a b Kelso, David (15 November 2000). "Simpson vows to fight for his Scotland place". The Herald. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Caledonians in line for a South African boost".
  3. ^ "Scotland keep their noses to the grindstone". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. 5 June 2000. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Simpson back for Scotland". BBC News. 24 May 2001.

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