Former Scotland head coach Derrick Grant dies at age 86

Former Scotland flanker and head coach Derrick Grant has died at the age of 86.

Hawick-born Grant won 14 caps as a back-row forward between 1965 and 1968.

He went on to take charge of the national team for a three-year spell from 1985, giving debuts to the likes of Gavin Hastings, Scott Hastings, Finlay Calder and David Sole.

In announcing his death, Scottish Rugby described Grant as “a quiet and humble man, ahead of his time in his ability to analyse a game and get the best out of his charges”.

The governing body added: “Scottish Rugby extends its sincere condolences to Derrick’s wife, Elsie, sons David and Steven, daughter-in-laws Susan and Ann and their families, plus his many friends in Scotland and beyond.”