Scotland and Lions hero Derrick Grant dies aged 86 as rugby mourns coach who gave Gavin Hastings his international debut …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
SCOTTISH rugby is paying tribute for former Scotland player and head coach Derrick Grant.
The former Hawick back row who represented the British and Irish Lions has died at the age of 86.
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Derrick Grant was one of Scotland’s most illustrious coachesCredit: Rex
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Former Scotland full-back Gavin Hastings looks onCredit: Getty – Contributor
Closely succeeding his fellow Borderer and pal Jim Telfer, Grant was appointed Scotland head coach in the 1985/86 season.
His first match was an 18-17 victory…
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