Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher: The day Scott Hastings proved he was a great team player

All the tributes to Scott Hasting have included mention of his bubbling personality and constant positivity at all times and I have good reason to gratefully illustrate that and much more besides.

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Brendan Gallagher
24 May 2026

All the tributes to Scott Hastings have included mention of his bubbling personality and constant positivity at all times and I have good reason to gratefully illustrate that and much more besides.

Let me tell you a little tale that might explain why the Scotland and Lions centre, who died last weekend at the age of 61, was so loved on the circuit and hopefully it will simultaneously define in your mind what the slightly nebulous expressions ‘good tourist’ and ‘good team man’ actually mean.
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