Following the sad passing of former Scotland captain Peter "PC" Brown at the age of 83 on Sunday, head coach Gregor Townsend shared his heartfelt condolences and deep admiration for the rugby legend.
A stalwart of the game, Brown earned 27 caps for Scotland, captaining the team ten times. He was part of a victorious squad in 13 matches, including five against England, and played crucial roles in wins over South Africa and Australia.
His memorable performance in the 1964 match against New Zealand, where he exchanged jerseys with All Black legend Colin Meads, remains a highlight of his career.
Townsend said: “PC was great company and his passion for Scottish rugby and the game in general always shone brightly. His exploits on the field have gone down in legend, being a key contributor in some Scotland famous wins during his international career.
“A goal-kicking captain playing in the forwards must have been a unique achievement before Jon Eales did something similar with the Wallabies a few decades later.
“He continued to be involved with rugby after he retired from playing, being involved with Gala then on the international stage once again with his work on various disciplinary panels over the years. He will be sadly missed.”
