David John McIvor (born 29 June 1964 in

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, Scotland) is a Scottish

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coach who won six caps for

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playing as a flanker.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

McIvor began his rugby career with

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. He moved to Edinburgh Academicals in 1988. In 1996, he moved back to play for Glenrothes.

Provincial and professional career

He captained

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in 1996 and played in the

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. When the North and Midlands side turned professional in 1996 he then played for

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. He won the

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with Caledonia Reds, their first outright Inter-District title in their history.

International career

His debut for Scotland was at Murrayfield against England on 18 January 1992. His last international appearance was at Murrayfield against South Africa on 19 November 1994. He made five appearances for

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between 1993 and 1996.

Coaching career

He was a coach at Edinburgh Academicals. He became president of Edinburgh Academicals in 2015.

References

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