The rugby world mourns the loss of Ian McLauchlan, former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop, who passed away at the age of 83, as announced by Scottish Rugby on Saturday.
Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” due to his stature, smaller than that of other pillars, McLauchlan left an indelible mark on the sport.
McLauchlan earned 43 caps for the Scottish national team, captaining the side 19 times. His skill and leadership were crucial in the Lions’ victories over New Zealand and South Africa.
It was so tough, almost indestructible. What a fantastic career he had for Scotland and the Lions; it’s very, very sad.
Andy Irvine, former Scottish Rugby chairman and McLauchlan’s teammate
A career highlight was when he captained Scotland against England in 1973, just two weeks after suffering a broken leg in a match against Ireland.
