Greig Laidlaw

Rugby player and captain

Greig Laidlaw - Rugby player and captain
Born

October 12th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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A rugby player specialized in the position of scrum-half. Played for the Scotland national team and participated in multiple Rugby World Cups. Represented clubs such as Edinburgh, where he served as captain, and Gloucester in the English Premiership. Laidlaw was part of the team that secured the 2019 Guinness Six Nations title for Scotland, illustrating a significant achievement in his international career.

Captained Scotland in multiple tournaments

Played in three Rugby World Cups

Won the 2019 Guinness Six Nations title

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