Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52.
Doddie Weir’s death at the age of 52 was announced on Saturday (David Davies/PA).

Doddie Weir’s death at the age of 52 was announced on Saturday (David Davies/PA).

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle with motor neurone disease.

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52.

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