Former Scotland captain Laidlaw passed away

NEWS: Former Scotland captain and British & Irish Lions hooker Frank Laidlaw has died at the age of 84, the Scottish Rugby has announced.

Hawick-born Laidlaw, won 32 caps for Scotland between 1965 and 1971 and toured with the Lions to Australia, New Zealand and Canada in 1966 and then New Zealand in 1971.

“Scottish Rugby is flying the flag at Murrayfield Stadium at half-mast to honour Frank Laidlaw and all he did for the game,” read a statement from Scottish Rugby, who posted an obituary for the former Melrose forward.

“We send our sincere condolences to all his family and many friends.

“On Friday 11 April at 2.45pm, all are welcome to pay their respects as Frank Laidlaw’s funeral cortege passes The Greenyards in Melrose en route to a private service at Borders Crematorium.”