Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions great, dies at 83

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'Mighty Mouse' led his country 19 times, winning 43 caps
Part of successful Lions tours in 1971 and 1974

The former Scotland and British & Irish Lions prop Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of 83. The Ayrshire-born McLauchlan, who was known throughout the rugby world as Mighty Mouse, won 43 caps for Scotland between 1969 and 1979, captaining the side 19 times.

McLauchlan's legacy was cemented on the victorious Lions tours of New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974, being one of only five players to feature in all eight Test matches.

Ian McLauchlan, Scotland and British & Irish Lions great, dies at 83

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