Derrick Lee (rugby union) explained

Derrick Lee
Birth Name:Derrick James Lee
Birth Date:1973 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Ayr, Scotland
Height:1.75m (05.74feet)
Weight:81kg (179lb)
Position:Fullback
Amatteam1:Ayr RFC
Amatteam2:Watsonians
Repteam1:Scotland
Repyears1:1998–2004
Repcaps1:12
Reppoints1:34
Years1:1998-1999
Apps1:7
Points1:0
Years2:2000-2005
Apps2:38
Points2:98

Derrick Lee (born 1 October 1973)[1] is a retired Scottish rugby union player who played for Watsonians, London Scottish and Edinburgh Rugby. He was noted for his line breaking ability and reliability under the high ball. An instinctive understanding of timing and angles resulted in him being at one point the top try-scorer of all time in the Celtic League although that record has since been broken.

International Rugby:

He made his international debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on 7 February 1998. He earned 12 caps[2] in total scoring 34 points with 1 try, 4 conversions and 7 penalties. He won his final cap also against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on 27 March 2004. He would have possibly won more caps had it not been for a run of injuries.

He announced his retirement from professional rugby in April 2005 due to persistent knee problems.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OFFICIAL - DESSIE RETIRES FROM THE PRO GAME . www.edinburghgunners.org.uk . 17 January 2022.
  2. News: Edinburgh full-back Lee retires . . 7 April 2005 . 23 December 2012 .