Jed generation game marks Campbell career swansong
Jed’s former director of rugby, Ali Campbell, came out of retirement to wear the blue number six jersey – while son Finlay (17) joined his dad in the back row at number seven.
Ali (45) had not played a competitive game since he turned out for a makeshift Jed first XV in Dundee two years ago. He had, in fact, retired from playing at the age of 30.
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Hide AdHowerver, he explained that, during Finlay’s mini rugby days, he’d decided he’d finish playing completely if he and his son ever got the chance to play in a game together for the same team.
Last Saturday, Finlay was eligible to play for the ‘A’ squad, so Ali put himself forward for selection – and an enjoyable landmark experience was had by all.
Jed also won the game by 17-12.
Ali said he was very sore afterwards but the whole occasion had been a very enjoyable (photo by Bill McBurnie).