Rugby-Former Scotland captain Brown dies at 83


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 14 Jan 2025

(Reuters) - Former Scotland captain Peter Brown has died aged 83 after a long illness, the Scottish Rugby Union announced on Monday.

Known as PC for his forenames, Peter Currie, Brown, who earned 27 caps including 10 as captain between 1964 and 1973, had been battling cancer for several years.

Brown's 66 points remain a record for a Scotland forward. He also celebrated five victories over arch-rivals England.

"PC was great company and his passion for Scottish rugby and the game in general always shone brightly," current Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said.

"His exploits on the field have gone down in legend, being a key contributor in some Scotland famous wins during his international career."

(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken Ferris)

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