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Ben Parsons

Emotional tributes paid to Doddie Weir as mourners wear tartan at moving service

Rugby union mourned the death of Doddie Weir in an emotional memorial service for the inspirational former Scotland player and charity fundraiser.

Weir died aged 52 last month after a six-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Friends, family, and members of the rugby community and beyond gathered at Melrose Parish Church on Monday to pay their respects to the Scottish legend.

The service was live streamed on Scottish rugby's website and anyone attending was asked to wear tartan - a request made by Weir himself. Former Scotland head coach Ian McGeechan and Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy were among those to visit the service in the Scottish Borders.

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