J DOUGLAS

1961 - France, Wales, Ireland, England and South Africa
1962 - France, Wales, Ireland and England
1963 - France, Wales and Ireland

John Douglas played in the school XV in 1951-53 and played for the FP's when he left school. He completed his National Service with the Royal Corp of Signals and played for the B.A.O.R. against both German and French Army teams. From 1956 to 1958 he was engaged in business in London and played for Blackheath before returning to Edinburgh for the 1958-59 season.

He played for Edinburgh in the Inter-city games and won his first cap against the French in 1961. He retained his place and scored a try against England. He played in all the 1962 internationals and was selected for the British Lions to tour South Africa in 1962. He was the first Stewart's FP to be awarded such an honour.

He was invited to join the Barbarians Easter Tour in 1961 and played against Penarth, Cardiff and Newport and again played in 1965 making a comeback after a major operation mid - way through the season! He also played in the Oakes Memorial Match in 1965 along with club mates G Sharp and A J W Hinshelwood.

John Douglas was one of the fittest and dedicated players ever to have played for the Club. He was a skilled exponent of the seven a side game and featured in the Stewart's teams which were so successful from 1959 to 1965, including the seven who played in the Twickenham final of 1962.

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