The Irish Independent's Hugh Farrelly caught up with Scotland's out-half from the 1980s, John Rutherford, ahead of this afternoon's clash between Ireland and England.
"Irish rugby fans aged 30 and older should have little problem recalling the name and exploits of former Scotland out-half John Rutherford.
"Between 1979 and 1987, Rutherford played eight times against Ireland and his quality was all too evident, no more so than when he masterminded Scotland's Grand Slam-clinching 32-9 victory at Lansdowne Road. Lean and lithe, Rutherford was lethal with the quick ruck ball that characterised Scottish rugby in the 1980s.
"His trademark moustache gave the out-half something of a Viking-like appearance and with his fellow-moustachioed partner Roy Laidlaw -- 'Butch' to Rutherford's Sundance for 35 Tests -- at scrum-half, Scotland had a half-back pairing that was the equal of any in international rugby during the '80s."
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