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I’m inspired by Tartan heroes – Pierre Schoeman

Scotland's Pierre Schoeman has revealed he has been inspired by Tartan props of the past on the current Lions tour.
The South African-born loosehead, right, has been inspired by the exploits of the late Tom Smith, below left, on the 1997 and 2001 tours, and Ian McLauchlan, below, known as ‘Mighty Mouse’, a hero of the victorious 1971 and 1974 trips, who passed away recently aged 83.

Schoeman has a lot to live up compared to those two but their exploits are helping drive his bid for a Test place as the first clash with the Wallabies looms on July 19.
Schoeman said: “Tom Smith is close to my ...

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