Lions great McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
Summary
Sir Ian McGeechan, former head coach of Scotland and the British and Irish Lions, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He recently completed a six-week radiotherapy treatment and emphasized the importance of getting tested. McGeechan, 78, remains active as a director of rugby at Doncaster Knights.Key Facts
- Sir Ian McGeechan has prostate cancer and completed radiotherapy treatment.
- He played rugby for Scotland, earning 32 caps and was captain nine times.
- He was head coach for the British and Irish Lions and helped win series victories in 1989 and 1997.
- McGeechan coached Scotland to a Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990.
- At 78, he is consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights.
- He uses his experience to encourage others to get tested for prostate cancer.
- He won the European Cup with Wasps in 2007 and the English Premiership in 2008.
- McGeechan has coached four Lions tours, with the last one in 2009.
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