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  • All time leading try scorer for Scotland rugby

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    Duhan van der Merwe is Scotland's all-time leading try scorer with 25 tries in international rugby. He surpassed the previous record held by Tony Stanger, who scored 24 tries for Scotland between 1989 and 1998.

  • Scotland rugby position battle scrum-half

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    Scotland's scrum-half position has been contested between Ali Price and George Horne in recent years, with Price generally holding the starting role for the national team. Price's experience and distribution skills have made him the primary choice, though Horne provides strong competition from the bench. The battle continues to evolve as both players compete for…

  • Did Scotland ever win the Grand Slam

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    Yes, Scotland won the Grand Slam three times: in 1901, 1925, and 1984. The 1984 Grand Slam, achieved under captain Jim Aitken, remains their most recent success in this feat.

  • Scotland Rugby World Cup history

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    Scotland has appeared in every Rugby World Cup since 1987, reaching the quarter-finals multiple times but never advancing beyond that stage. The team's best performances came in 1991 when they reached the quarter-finals, and they have consistently qualified for tournaments throughout the competition's history. Scotland won the Five Nations Championship multiple times during this period…

  • How many Six Nations titles has Scotland won

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    Scotland has won the Six Nations Championship 15 times, most recently in 1999. Their first title came in 1891 when it was the Home Championship, and they have also won the Grand Slam on three occasions.