I W FORSYTH

1972 - New Zealand
1973 - France, Wales, Ireland, England and President's XV

Ian Forsyth played in the school XV from 1962-64. He captained the 1st XV, was vice captain of the school and was Drum Major in the cadet force.

He immediately played for the 1st XV when he joined the FP's and was a permanent fixture in the 1960's. He was elected captain in 1969-71. In 1971 he played in all Edinburgh's matches and was chosen as a reserve for the international team.

The following year he again played in all the District games and was finally awarded his first Scotland cap against the All Blacks in December 1972. He retained his position for the rest of the season and scored a memorable try against the Irish at Murrayfield. Receiving the ball on the 25 line he left the great Mike Gibson clutching thin air by means of an outside swerve and a powerful hand off to score in the corner.

He continued to play club rugby for another seven seasons and when he finally retired he had made over 370 1st XV appearances. He was a fantastic sevens player, famous for his perfect timing of the pass. He had won a winner's medal at every Borders tournament by 1980.

He was elected President of the Daniel Stewart's and Melville College Club in 1981 and was President of the rugby club from 1988-90.

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