John Allan (rugby union, born 1934) explained

John Allan
Full Name:John Lewis Forsyth Allan
Birth Date:20 August 1934
Position:Wing
Repyears1:1957
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

John Lewis Forsyth Allan (born 20 August 1934) is a Scottish former international rugby union player.[1]

A wing three-quarter, Allan played rugby union for Cambridge University, where he read law. He was awarded a blue in the 1956 Varsity Match as one of two Scottish wingers, with Arthur Smith featuring on the right wing.[2]

Allan gained Scotland caps for their final two matches of the 1957 Five Nations, replacing Ian Swan. He made his debut against Ireland at Murrayfield and retained his place against England at Twickenham.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Allan In Scots' Trial Team . . 24 December 1956.
  2. News: An Early Score For Cambridge . . 11 December 1956.
  3. News: Ian Swan Dropped From Scotland XV . . 12 February 1957.