Sir Ian McGeechan OBE is a retired Scottish rugby union player, coach and teacher. Born in Leeds, he graduated in 1968 as a PE teacher from Carnegie College. He played solely for Headingley during a 15-year club career. His Scottish heritage allowed him to represent Scotland for seven years, during which time he won several cups. He worked as a teacher during his playing career and took up coaching once he retired. His coaching career spanned 26 years and during this time he led the Scottish side to a Grand Slam victory in the 1990 Five Nations Championship, guided London Wasps to Premiership Rugby and European Cup wins in 2007 and 2008, and was Head Coach for the British & Irish Lions on four tours between 1989 and 2009.
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