This refers to Springbok Mark Andrews and Scotlands Doddie Weir competing for the ball in the lineout. His voice was instantly recognisable, and generations of rugby fans grew up listening to a man they believed to be fair, knowledgeable, and a lover of the game. I suppose somebody had to be alongside him, to offer the odd jarring note, but once the game and Bill were in full flow, they were best left to themselves. It was there that Bill became music. I was fortunate enough to be playing at a time when he was at his peak and if you watched a match and he wasnt commentating it wasnt the same.. As HRH The Princess Royal said in paying tribute to McLaren He has passed on his love for the game and all it represents to everyone he has met or spoken with. Scott played at centre and was bigger than most players at that level. Calder also captained the Lions on tour to Australia in 1989. You may also know him as a top blazer in World Rugby. (modern), Bill McLaren in 2002, the year of his retirement Photograph: Huw John / Rex Features. 15 of the best quotes from the 'Voice of Rugby' Bill McLaren *I was there (at Twickenham) in 1938 when Scotland won 28-16. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Bill played for Combined Services XV in Italy in 1946, Hawick High School XV in 1937 with Bill McLaren, second from right on back row, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Here is McLaren on a tall lock from the amateur era who also happened to be a copper. He loved the characters in the game. Then two through Janie: former Edinburgh and Scotland 7s player Jim Thompson and other son Alex. Arguably the greatest sports commentator ever, certainly the greatest rugby commentator, Bill McLaren, known as The Voice Of Rugby believed passionately in sport and sportsmanship. Most Scotsmen would have been dejected, but he didnt show it.. Many of his quips and quotes live on in the fond memories of rugby supporters. He would shuffle a deck and flash through the cards, matching a player with a number. His career included winning the 1995 World Cup. At 63, Meads wasnt particularly tall. His nickname was Car Crash for his effect on the opposition ball carrier! This refers to Jim Renwick, a Scottish center who was capped 52 times for Scotland (from 1972 to 84). Commentators today cannot match the wit and the speed of his comments. Ex-Welsh great JPR Williams called McLaren an incredibly fair commentator despite his obvious love for the Scottish team. William Pollock McLaren CBE (16 October 1923 19 January 2010) was a Scottish rugby union commentator, teacher, journalist and one time rugby player. Fri 10th Feb @PrestonfieldHH Get your tickets today!! *Ive hardly ever had to pay to get in (the best thing in his view about 50 years of commentary at rugby matches).
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