Johnnie Beattie
For the actor and comedian, see Johnny Beattie.
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| Full name | John William Beattie | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 November 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | ||
| School | Jordanhill School, The Glasgow Academy | ||
| University | Scottish Institute of Sport, Glasgow University | ||
| Notable relative(s) | John Beattie (father) Jenny Beattie (sister) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker / Number Eight | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004–2012 2012–2014 2014- |
Glasgow Warriors Montpellier Castres |
137 33 16 |
(65) (15) (5) |
| correct as of 31 January 2015. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2006– | Scotland | 38 | (15) |
| correct as of 14 March 2015. | |||
John William "Johnnie" Beattie (born 21 November 1985 in Glasgow) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Castres at the number 8 position.
Background
Beattie is the son of former Scotland number 8 John Beattie and brother of Scotland women's footballer Jenny Beattie.[1] He was educated at The Glasgow Academy, and played age group rugby for Glasgow and Scotland. As a youth, Beattie also represented Scotland at cricket and played football for the Rangers F.C. youth team.
International career
Beattie gained his first cap against Romania on 18 November 2006.
He was named in the XV for the standout performers of the 2010 Six Nations Championship by Planet Rugby.[2]
References
- ↑ George Mair (19 March 2012). "Scots rugby star to donate his brain to neuroscience". The Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ↑ "Six Nations: XV of the Championship". Planet Rugby. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
External links
- John Beattie Glasgow Warriors
- John Beattie Scotland Rugby
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