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Fraser Watson

Scotland and Lions legend Tom Smith dies aged 50 after cancer battle

Former Scottish and British Lions prop Tom Smith has died following a long battle with cancer.

Loosehead prop Smith, 50, went down in folklore following his displays on the 1997 Lions tour in South Africa, having been selected off the back of just three caps for Scotland. He defied the odds to be picked ahead of England's Jason Leonard though, and started all three Test matches.

He proved pivotal as the Lions pack went toe to toe with the Boks, winning the series 2-1. Smith also formed a pivotal part of the touring squad that went to Australia four years later, and were edged out in the deciding Test in Sydney.

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