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Bobby Clark (rugby union)

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Bobby Clark (born 27 January 1944) is a former Scotland rugby union international player.

BornRobert Lawson Clark
(1944-01-27) 27 January 1944 (age 82)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Position Hooker
Position Hooker
Years Team
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Bobby Clark
BornRobert Lawson Clark
(1944-01-27) 27 January 1944 (age 82)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Melville College FP
Edinburgh Wanderers
Royal Navy
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Edinburgh District
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971 Scotland 'B' 1
1972-73 Scotland 9 (4)
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Rugby Union career

Amateur career

He played for Melville College.[1]

He played for Edinburgh Wanderers.

He also played rugby union for the Royal Navy.

Provincial career

He played for Edinburgh District and captained the side.[2] He was part of that season's squad that won the Scottish Inter-District Championship in a play-off in the 1971-72 season, although he did not play in the play-off match.[3]

International career

He was capped by Scotland 'B' to play France 'B' in 1971.

He went on to play for Scotland 9 times.[4] He scored a try in the 5 February 1972 match against Wales; although Scotland slumped to a 35-12 defeat in the match.[5]

Academic career

He worked for many years as a Staff Tutor in the Faculty of Technology within the Open University.[6]

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