Gordon Dickson (rugby Union)
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Gordon Dickson (born 10 December 1954) is a former
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Rugby Union career


Amateur career

He played for Gala. He broke his leg playing for Gala, just weeks before his wedding; and so he had to hobble down the church aisle with a cast on his leg. His wife was a Scotland international hockey player. The couple later moved to Western Australia.


Provincial career

He played for South of Scotland District.


International career

He was capped by Scotland 'B' 3 times, between 1977 and 1978. His first full senior cap was New Zealand in 1978. He was capped a total of 9 times.


References

1954 births Living people Gala RFC players Rugby union players from Galashiels Scotland 'B' international rugby union players Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union players South of Scotland District (rugby union) players Rugby union flankers {{Scotland-rugbyunion-bio-stub