Ian McCrae (rugby union)

Ian George McCrae (19 May 1941 – 7 January 2026) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played at Scrum half.

Rugby union career

Amateur career

McCrae played for Gordonians. He played for the club for 4 different decades from 1959 to the 1980s.

Provincial career

McCrae played for North of Scotland District and North and Midlands.

International career

McCrae played for Scotland 6 times between 1967 and 1972.

He was the first permitted substitute in international rugby union.

Death

McCrae died on 7 January 2026, at the age of 84.

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