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'''Alastair Kellock''' (born 14 June 1981 in [[Bishopbriggs]], [[East Dunbartonshire]], [[Scotland]]) |
'''Alastair Kellock''' (born 14 June 1981 in [[Bishopbriggs]], [[East Dunbartonshire]], [[Scotland]]) was a [[rugby union]] player for [[Glasgow Warriors]]. He captained the side from 2006-15. On his last season 2014-15 before retiring from the club, the [[Glasgow Warriors]] won the [[Pro 12]]; the first major trophy that a Scottish side has won in the professional era. |
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Kellock's position of choice is as a [[Second Row (rugby union)|Lock]]. |
Kellock's position of choice is as a [[Second Row (rugby union)|Lock]]. |
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| Birth name | Alastair Kellock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 14 June 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Bishopbriggs High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Stuart Kellock(father) Jane Kellock(mother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alastair Kellock (born 14 June 1981 in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland) was a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors. He captained the side from 2006-15. On his last season 2014-15 before retiring from the club, the Glasgow Warriors won the Pro 12; the first major trophy that a Scottish side has won in the professional era.
Kellock's position of choice is as a Lock.
He made his Scotland debut against Australia on 6 November 2004.
He captained Scotland to a historic win against Australia in November 2009.
On 25 January 2011, it was announced that Kellock would captain Scotland in the 2011 Six Nations Championship.[1] Al scored his first international try against France in Scotland's opening match of the 2011 RBS Six Nations.[2] Kellock also captained his country at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
His last game for Scotland was in the 42-17 win over Japan in the 2013 end-of-year rugby union internationals.[3]
He was named as part of the November 2014 Barbarian F.C. squad, captaining them in their match against Australia.[4]
Personal life
He is the son of Stuart and Jane Kellock. His wife is Ashley and as of 2011 they have a two-year-old daughter Kate.[5]
References
- ^ "BBC Sport - Rugby Union - Alastair Kellock named Scotland captain for Six Nations". BBC News. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ Campbell, Andy (5 February 2011). "BBC Sport - Rugby Union - France 34-21 Scotland". BBC News. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ "Scotland Rugby: Scotland hit Brave Blossoms for six - Live Rugby Match Pack - ESPN Scrum". ESPN scrum.
- ^ "BBC Sport - Australia hold on to beat the Barbarians 40-36 at Twickenham". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Alastair Kellock: A long journey from childhood dreams to this very special day - Sport - Scotsman.com". Sport.scotsman.com. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
External links
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