Ian McCrae (born 19 May 1941) is a former

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player. He played at

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Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for Gordonians. He played for the club for 4 different decades from 1959 to the 1980s.

Provincial career

He played for North of Scotland District and

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International career

He played for

6 times between 1967 and 1972. He was the first permitted substitute in international rugby union.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McCrae, Ian 1941 births Living people Scottish rugby union players Scotland international rugby union players Gordonians RFC players North and Midlands players North of Scotland (standalone) players Rugby union scrum-halves