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Chris Paterson

Scottish rugby union footballer and coach · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1978 · age 48

Christopher Douglas Paterson MBE is a Scottish former professional rugby union player. Today, he is an ambassador and specialist coach for the Scotland and Edinburgh rugby union teams; Paterson represented the latter for the vast majority of his career.

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Career 5

ClubYears
Edinburgh Rugby2008-2012
Gloucester Rugby2007-2008
Scotland1999-2011
Edinburgh Rugby1999-2007
Gala RFC1996-1999

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

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He is Scotland's record points scorer with 809 points and second most-capped male player with 109 caps. He was capable of playing in a range of positions, including fullback, wing and fly-half.

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United Kingdom
Category
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Status
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Born 1978 · age 48