Angus Scott (rugby union)

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Angus Scott
Date of birth (1978-04-11) 11 April 1978 (age 46)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2000–02 Brumbies 12 (0)
2004 Reds 9 (0)
2006–07 Western Force 16 (0)

Angus Scott (born 11 April 1978) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.

Scott grew up on a farm in the New South Wales town of Cootamundra. [1]

A loosehead prop, Scott was signed by the ACT Brumbies as an understudy to Ben Darwin and received limited opportunities in the Eddie Jones-coached team. [2] He moved on to the Queensland Reds, making nine appearances, then joined his third Super 12 franchise, signing a two-year contract with the Western Force in 2005 to play in their inaugural season. [3] [4] His time in Perth was marred by heel injuries and he was forced to retire in 2008 at the age 29. [5]

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References

  1. "Explore the Hunter Valley: Drury Lane Estate". Central Coast Life and Style. 2 December 2022.
  2. "From loosehead to tighthead, from Brumbies to Highlanders, Angus ploughs on". The Sydney Morning Herald . 5 May 2001.
  3. "Reds' Aussie stars to get hit-out against Brumbies". ABC News . 28 January 2004.
  4. "Western Force sign 100m sprint champion". ESPNscrum. 21 June 2005.
  5. "Scott admits defeat". Sky Sports . 14 January 2008.