George Ritchie (rugby union, born 1909)
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| Born | George Ritchie 1909 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 1993 (aged 83–84) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | High School of Dundee Strathallan School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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George Fraser Ritchie (1909–1993) was a Scottish rugby union player.[1][2] His regular playing position was Number 8.
Amateur career
George Ritchie was educated at the High School of Dundee and Strathallan School in Perthshire.[3] He played his club rugby for Dundee HSFP and was captain for three years between 1928 and 1931.[4]
Provincial career
Ritchie played for Midlands District.[5]
International career
Ritchie was capped once in 1932 for Scotland at number eight.[2] He was named in the Scottish trial team of January 1930 but had to wait two years before gaining his cap.[6] Scotland lost to England 16–3 at Twickenham on 19 March.[2] He was the grandfather of noted Scottish rugby player Andy Nicol.[1]
