Jim Pollock (rugby union)
| Full name | James Allan Pollock | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 November 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| 1976-1979 1979-1981 1981-1985 1985-1993 |
Novocastrians Northern Football Club Gosforth Novocastrians | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1982-1985 |  Scotland |
8 | (8) |
Jim Pollock (born 16 November 1958) in Newcastle is a Scottish former international rugby union player. His nickname was "Lucky Jim". Jim played eight games for Scotland between 1982 and 1985[1] Famously scoring on his debut against Wales, at Cardiff Arms Park where Scotland hadn't won in 20 years.[2] Jim scored his second try against New Zealand in a 25-25 draw - to date Scotland's best ever result against the All Blacks.
References
- ↑ "Jim Pollock - Rugby Union - Players and Officials - ESPN Scrum". ESPN scrum.
- ↑ "'Lucky' Jim Pollock on his brief but bright career". scotsman.com.
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