Six Nations: Who would make your greatest Scotland rugby union team?

Last updated on 4 November 2020.From the section Scottish Rugby307

Which current Scotland stars would have been good enough to grace the Grand Slam-winning sides of 1984 or 1990?

Conversely, how would Scottish legends like John Jeffrey and Finlay Calder fare in today's game?

The number of truly great sides the country has produced could arguably be counted on one hand, but Scotland has a long history of top-class individual players.

So which one would you pick for the greatest Scotland XV? Good luck selecting a full-back...

Pick your team and share it and debate your selections by tweeting @bbcsportscot or visit our Facebook page.

Pick your Scotland Greatest XV

Choose 15 players for your greatest ever Scotland rugby team.

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Comment posted by Col, at 08:00 26 Jan 2018
@6 That says a lot about you, not about the English!!
Comment posted by Middy, at 08:00 26 Jan 2018
@6. I’m English. Who cares? - Nobody cares if you're English.
Comment posted by perfidiousalbion, at 09:20 26 Jan 2018
As an Englishman I'm embarrassed by these childish blowhards who make these crass comments. Have always liked watching Scotland who have a nasty habit of upsetting the odds against the auld enemy and help to keep us honest. Pity the 6n this year is so beset by injuries. I suspect Eng Scotland Ireland Wales and France 1st choice sides would all be close this year. Beer, mates and 6n -can't wait
Comment posted by Cobbers, at 09:31 26 Jan 2018
@6
'I’m English. Who cares?'

You sir, are an embarrassment to England. That you cannot contain yourself on a 'British' Sporting Website' because there is an open topic of discussion on something that is not 'English'. Wow. We all know views like yours are in the minority, as they are across the nations, but for goodness sake man, get out mums house and get a girlfriend or something. grow up!!
Comment posted by Lions Yawn, at 07:54 26 Jan 2018
How can you choose between Hogg, Irvine and Hasting at full back? All brilliant players.
Comment posted by Blott, at 07:57 26 Jan 2018
Some players have the wrong numbers, Doddie needs a 5 on his back.
My back three would all be full backs, Irvine and Hogg forced onto the wings to accommodate Gavin Hastings at full back
One of the best balanced back rows I ever had the privilege to see live, Calder White and Jefferey, maybe not world class as individuals but as a unit they were simply devastating, happy days
Comment posted by morebalanceplease, at 08:12 26 Jan 2018
Even as an English fan, it’s great to recall some of these players. McGeechan and Renwick were absolute wizards in the centre. But you would fear for their safety now, sadly. Google is good memory aid if you are getting on a bit. If you are not, get on there and see how the game used to be played! (Not necessarily better, just different).
Comment posted by beats11, at 08:53 26 Jan 2018
1 s hogg
2 stu hogg
3 stuie hogg
4 stew hogg
5 Stuart hogg
6 Stewart hogg
7 Mr hogg
8 Mr s hogg
9 Mr Stewart hogg
10 hoggy
11 hoggie
12 mchoggie
13 mchogg
14 s mchogg
15 stu machogg
Comment posted by Edmund Dantes, at 16:22 26 Jan 2018
For goodness sake accept this for what it is, a bit of fun. Why do people get all jingoistic about it.
I am English but that doesn't stop me selecting a team. After all, over the years there have been some truly world class players to have worn the Scottish jersey.
Comment posted by Rob Kelly, at 12:08 26 Jan 2018
Thank you BBC for doing this, I used to watch every Scotland match (mostly highlights) because my Mum followed Scotland. Many of these players were legends of my youth, my Mum passed away in 2006, this has been 15 mins of memories that was time well spent, I'm an England fan but loved the resurgent Scots in the Autumn, don't think they have the pack this time round but they are coming back....
Comment posted by jocktamsinsbrains, at 08:53 26 Jan 2018
#6 I’m English. Who cares?

Then why are you posting such a crass comment if you don’t care. Or is it because you do but are a moron
Comment posted by Redrage, at 07:50 26 Jan 2018
No Jason White for 6? You guys are having a laugh!
Comment posted by U16696611, at 08:17 26 Jan 2018
Didn’t Irvine used to play at wing sometimes?
Comment posted by Obsen, at 08:14 26 Jan 2018
My XV is basically influenced by watching Scotland winning the grand slam in 1990, and in the 1991 RWC, as a wee boy. Such great players in those days. But Rutherford as Scotland’s greatest 10.
Comment posted by BigJimHamilton, at 08:00 26 Jan 2018
Jim Hamilton cruelly omitted, never could a man run in slow motion quite like he.
Comment posted by footyfan94, at 09:44 26 Jan 2018
"How can you choose between Hogg, Irvine and Hasting at full back? All brilliant players."

Yeah you'd have thought the BBC would have atleast gave you the option to select Irvine on the wing or Hogg at fly-half.

3 of the best Scottish players of all time so fail to see how you can leave any of them out.
Comment posted by U16702897, at 09:42 26 Jan 2018
Kenny Logan?! I think someone has just looked at the cap count....
Comment posted by The Uncomfortable Truth, at 09:21 26 Jan 2018
After a week dominated by various HYS's on English and Welsh matters, mainly injuries, there appears a relatively light hearted HYS on something to do with Scottish rugby. Immediately the idiots start trolling. I suppose it is to be expected from the pond life.
Comment posted by Duncarin64, at 15:33 26 Jan 2018
I have been following Scottish rugby for over 40 years and IMHO this current squad is some of the best talent Scotland has EVER produced! The only thing against them is the fact they are still a young side and haven't actually won anything yet - but they are capable of being legends. Its also very unfair to compare today's players with amateur's of yesteryears.
Comment posted by footyfan94, at 11:00 26 Jan 2018
Jonny Gray in his international career has only missed 11 of his 484 attempted tackles giving him a tackles success rate of 97.7%. What a player and only 23 and has already played for his country 38 times and Hogg at 25 has already played for Scotland 55 times. If both keep on playing til they are 35 they could quite easily get to 150 international caps. Already two of our best players of all-time

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