Iain Paxton

Who is Iain Paxton?

Iain Angus McLeod Paxton is a Scottish rugby union player who won 36 caps at number eight and lock between 1981 and 1988, scoring a total of five tries. He made his debut against New Zealand All Blacks on the 1981 tour and later that year he helped Scotland to a memorable 24-15 win over Australia at Murrayfield. He was also a key figure in Scotland’s 1984 Grand Slam winning side, playing in all matches, relegating Jock Beattie to the bench. When he finished his career in 1988, Paxton was Scotland's most capped No. 8 with 36 caps. Paxton was a member of the 1983 British Lions tour to New Zealand and played in all four internationals for the Lions.

Richard Bath writes of him that:

He began his coaching career at Glenrothes rugby team but for the past six years Paxton has coached Boroughmuir, during which time the Meggetland outfit have lifted the SRU Cup twice and taken the league title once. Paxton joined the under-21 coaching team last season, assisting former head coach Jonno Phillips.