Chris Paterson
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| Full name | Christopher Douglas Paterson | ||
| Date of birth | March 30, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight | 12 st 4 lb (78 kg) | ||
| Nickname | Mossy | ||
| School | Galashiels Academy | ||
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby union player | ||
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| Position | Fly-half / Wing / Fullback | ||
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| 1996-1999 | Gala RFC | ||
| Professional clubs | Caps | (points) | |
| 1998 1999-2007 2007-present |
Glasgow Caledonians Edinburgh Gloucester Rugby |
2 ? 17 |
(0) (?) (43) |
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| 1999-present | Scotland | 87 | (671) |
Chris Paterson (born March 30, 1978 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He is a fullback, wing or fly-half who plays for Gloucester Rugby and Scotland.
Paterson earned his 83rd cap for Scotland against Wales on February 9, 2008, passing the record of Gregor Townsend for a Scottish back. He captained Scotland in the 2007 Six Nations Championship, after the regular captain, Jason White, was ruled out of the competition through injury.
Paterson spent much of his career playing for Edinburgh Rugby, but announced on 24 July 2007 that he was leaving Edinburgh by mutual consent, moving on to Gloucester Rugby.
After limited starting opportunities at Gloucester during the 2007/08 season, it was announced on 2 May 2008 that Paterson would return to Edinburgh Rugby for the 2008/09 season.[1]
He is nicknamed "Mossy", after a cartoon character on television.
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[edit] Player
[edit] Record breaker
On November 15, 2004 in the Scotland v Japan game his total points scored exceeded that of Andy Irvine, and is now second only to Gavin Hastings. He scored 40 points (three tries, 11 conversions and one penalty) that day at McDiarmid Park.
On November 27, 2004 he became the youngest ever Scottish player to earn 50 caps, aged 26.
On February 26, 2005 Chris equalled the scoring record set by Gavin Hastings for one game of six penalties converted in the 18-13 win over Italy which ensured that Scotland would not earn the wooden spoon for the second year running.
He was the BBC's full-back of the Six Nations in 2005, and runner up in 2006. He was also second highest points scorer in 2006 with 57 points (47 from kicks), despite Scotland scoring the second lowest amount of points (78) in the Championship.
In the crucial final Group C game against Italy of the 2007 Rugby World Cup he scored all his team's points in the 18–16 victory which guaranteed Scotland a place in the quarter finals of the tournament. Statistically he is the best goal kicker in the world, having kicked an astonishing 35 consecutive goals as of 6 June 2008, not missing a single attempt during the 2007 Rugby World Cup or the 2008 Six Nations Championship. His run was finally brought to an end during the June 7, 2008 game against Argentina.
At the end of the 2008 Six Nations Championship, he needed one more cap to equal the Scottish record held by Scott Murray and 11 more points to equal Gavin Hastings' all-time Scottish record of 667 points. He is also third on the list of Scotland's try-scorers, needing two more tries to equal the record of 24 tries, jointly held by Tony Stanger and Ian Smith
On June 7th 2008 Paterson kicked a penalty during Scotland's first test against Argentina to overtake Gavin Hastings long standing points record of 667. Paterson's ponits record is now: 671. On this day Paterson gained his 87th cap equaling Scott Murray's caps record
[edit] The Lion that did not roar
Because of his reliable kicking and elusive running from full-back in the 2005 Six Nations Championship, especially in the Calcutta Cup game, Paterson's omission from Clive Woodward's squad for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand surprised many and helped to fuel criticisms that Woodward had placed too much reliance on his England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
His play is reminiscent of Andy Irvine or Christian Cullen, but some feel he should be given more of a chance at fly half, especially as this is not a position where Scotland has strength in depth.
[edit] See also
- Gregor Townsend, another former pupil of Galashiels Academy
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Scotland profile
- Gloucester Rugby profile
- BBC Gloucestershire speak to Gloucester Rugby's Chris Paterson
- Paterson backs Edinburgh coaches. The Scotsman, August 11, 2006
- Paterson back as Gunners captain, BBC, July 26, 2006
- Jovial Paterson gets serious over Springboks - The Scotsman, June 3, 2006
- Paterson reigns on Dragon's Parade with majestic display - The Scotsman, May 15, 2006
- Six Nations frustration fuels Paterson craving for success - The Scotsman, March 25, 2006
- Speaking my mind could have resulted in chop, says hero Paterson - The Scotsman, March 22, 2006
- Paterson wins further recognition - BBC website, May 7, 2005
- Paterson could still be solution at stand-off - The Scotsman, March 30, 2005
- Paterson praise is Scots' only crumb of comfort - The Scotsman, March 21, 2005
- The cap fits as Paterson clocks up 50 The Scotsman, November 27, 2004
- Chris Paterson Returns to Edinburgh Scottish Rugby Union, May 2, 2008
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