Ian McGeechan
Sir Ian McGeechan is a distinguished former rugby player and coach from Scotland, renowned for his significant contributions to the sport. He earned 32 caps representing Scotland as a center and fly-half, captaining the team on nine occasions. McGeechan is celebrated for his coaching successes, leading Scotland to a Grand Slam in the Five Nations in 1990 and achieving two series victories with the British and Irish Lions in 1989 and 1997. He has been a prominent figure in rugby, currently serving as the consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights. Recently, he made headlines by announcing his diagnosis of prostate cancer, emphasizing the importance of health awareness and encouraging others to get tested.
Born on Oct 30, 1945 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,983 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,983 | $5,100 | 3$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
A Lions legend, think a Willie John McBride, Ian McGeechan, Jason Leonard or Ieuan Evans, has been invited to present caps and Test match jerseys.
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Ireland:
Ian McGeechan was joined by several other commentators in the studio.
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Ireland:
Ian McGeechan is a prominent coach known for his success with the Lions.
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Ireland:
Ian McGeechan brought a looser style to the Lions tour.
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United Kingdom:
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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