John Manson
Scottish rugby union player
John Manson (born 22 June 1968) is a retired Scottish international rugby union footballer who played with the Caledonia Reds and Glasgow Warriors, two of Scotland's first professional rugby teams.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Manson played for Hillfoots, Dundee HSFP, Stirling County, and West of Scotland FC at amateur level.
Manson, while with the Dundee side, was one of the original Tillicoultry Trogs who brought the hard edge to Dundee HSFP's pack in the club's heyday in the early nineties. Alongside front row companion Danny Herrington, Manson made sure one of Scotland's future heroes, Prop Tom Smith had a tough fight to see 1st XV action with the club. Manson was part of the historic unbeaten NZ tour of 1992, the first ever by a British club side.
Professional career
When Scottish rugby turned its district sides professional in 1996, Manson first of all played for Caledonia Reds. When the Reds district was taken over by Glasgow, Manson then played for the Glasgow side.
Manson played for Glasgow Warriors, then as Glasgow Caledonians, in friendly matches of the 1998–99 season. He played against Richmond, Māori All Blacks and Fiji.
Manson has also played against some notable touring teams including the ACT Brumbies.
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