Scotland and Lions rugby great Ian McLauchlan dies aged 83 as tributes paid to hero known world over as ‘Mighty Mouse'
He's been described as the 'ultimate rugby warrior'
LEGEND LOST Scotland and Lions rugby great Ian McLauchlan dies aged 83 as tributes paid to hero known world over as 'Mighty Mouse'
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SCOTTISH rugby is mourning the loss of one of its favourite sons after it was announced today that Ian McLauchlan OBE has died at the age of 83.
Popularly known as 'Mighty Mouse', the Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop captained his country and then went on to be President of the SRU.
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Scottish prop forward Ian McLauchlan of the British Lions
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Former Scottish rugby player Ian McLauchlan
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He died yesterday at the age of 83.
The SRU wrote in a statement: "Scottish Rugby is immensely saddened to learn of the death yesterday, 20 June, of former Scotland captain, Past President of the SRU and British & Irish Lions loosehead prop, Ian McLauchlan OBE.
"Known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, Ian McLauchlan displayed characteristics in spades that made him the ultimate rugby warrior."
The British and Irish Lions wrote: "Our thoughts are with the friends and family of former@Scotlandteam captain, and British & Irish Lions great, Ian McLauchlan, who has passed away at the age of 83."
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