- Date of Birth26 / 04 / 1973
- Lions Tours1997
- International CapsScotland / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsGalashiels Academy
- Lions Origin ClubsBorder Reivers, Barbarians, Warringah, Brive, Northampton Saints, Montpellier, Gala, Natal Sharks, Castres Olympique, French Barbarians
Outside-half Gregor Townsend made six appearances during the successful 1997 Tour of South Africa.
The Scotsman started the first two Tests as the Lions secured an historic series victory over the Springboks on what proved to be Townsend's sole Tour.
In the 1999 Championship, Townsend scored a try against every other country, becoming the first Scotsman since 1925 to achieve this feat. His efforts helped Scotland become champions.
Overall, he made 82 appearances for Scotland and scored 164 points and spent his club career playing in Scotland, England, France and South Africa.
Townsend was awarded a MBE in the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to rugby and has moved into coaching - leading Glasgow Warriors to the PRO12 title in 2015.