James Finlay

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James F. Finlay was a Scottish rugby union player.[1]

He was capped four times for Scotland between 1871–75,[1] including the first ever international.[2] He also played for Edinburgh Academicals.[1]

He was the brother of Arthur Finlay and Ninian Finlay who were also capped for Scotland.[1] They all appeared together once in 1875, in the 0-0 draw against England at Raeburn Place: James winning the last of his four caps, while Arthur and Ninian gained their first caps.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bath, p136
  2. Bath, p4
  3. Bath, p52