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On 25 January 2011, it was announced that Kellock would captain Scotland in the [[2011 Six Nations Championship]].<ref name="Alastair Kellock named Scotland captain for Six Nations">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/scottish/9372827.stm |title=BBC Sport - Rugby Union - Alastair Kellock named Scotland captain for Six Nations |publisher=BBC News |date=25 January 2011 |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> |
On 25 January 2011, it was announced that Kellock would captain Scotland in the [[2011 Six Nations Championship]].<ref name="Alastair Kellock named Scotland captain for Six Nations">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/scottish/9372827.stm |title=BBC Sport - Rugby Union - Alastair Kellock named Scotland captain for Six Nations |publisher=BBC News |date=25 January 2011 |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> |
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Al scored his first international try against [[France national rugby union team|France]] in Scotland's opening match of the 2011 RBS Six Nations.<ref name="France v Scotland match report">{{cite web|last=Campbell |first=Andy |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/9386540.stm |title=BBC Sport - Rugby Union - France 34-21 Scotland |publisher=BBC News |date=5 February 2011 |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> Kellock also captained his country at the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]] in [[New Zealand]]. |
Al scored his first international try against [[France national rugby union team|France]] in Scotland's opening match of the 2011 RBS Six Nations.<ref name="France v Scotland match report">{{cite web|last=Campbell |first=Andy |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/9386540.stm |title=BBC Sport - Rugby Union - France 34-21 Scotland |publisher=BBC News |date=5 February 2011 |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> Kellock also captained his country at the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]] in [[New Zealand]]. |
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His last game for Scotland was in the 42-17 win over [[Japan Rugby Union team|Japan]] in the [[2013 end-of-year rugby union internationals]]<ref>http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/story/205359.html</ref>. |
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He was named as part of the November 2014 [[Barbarian F.C.]] squad, captaining them in their match against Australia.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/29865610</ref> |
He was named as part of the November 2014 [[Barbarian F.C.]] squad, captaining them in their match against Australia.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/29865610</ref> |
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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) is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.
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.
- ^ http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/story/205359.html
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/29865610
- ^ "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.
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