James Reid (rugby)

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James Reid was a Scottish rugby football player. [1]

He was capped five times for Scotland between 1874-77. [1] He also played for Edinburgh Wanderers. [1]

He was the brother of Charles Reid ("Hippo") who was also capped for Scotland. [1]

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