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Callum ANDERSON (Wing)
Born 20.08.87 in Edinburgh.  Student. 6'0" / 13 st 0
Previous Clubs: Peebles
Callum joined Melrose in 2006 after a spell at Peebles. He has representative honours at U18, U19 and U20 levels. He played for the Scottish 7s squad and has appeared at the world famous Hong Kong 7s.
This season: 6T

Nick BEAVON (Prop)
Born 21.03.87 in Edinburgh.  Carpenter  6'1" / 18 st 7
Previous Clubs: University Of Western Australia
Represented Borders U16, U18 and U19. Educated at Earlston H.S. and Borders University. Made his 1st XV debut aged 18. Started at Full Back then moved to Prop aged 15. Great Grandad, Grandad and Uncle have all played for Melrose.
This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Jonathan BRADBURN (Second Row)
Born 29.12.75 in Taunton. 6'4" / 15 st 0
Previous Clubs: Jed-Forest

This season: 0T

David CRAWFORD (Hooker)
Born 27.09.85 in Glasgow.  6'0" / 12 st 3
Previous Clubs:

This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

John DALZIEL (Back Row)

Previous Clubs: Border Reivers
John has been a stalwart of the Borders scene and as well as still playing for Melrose, he's forwards coach for the club with one of his proudest moments seeing his team mates carry off the Scottish Cup in 2007/08.
This season: 1T

Dougie DODDS (Scrum Half)
Born 07.10.87 in Kelso. Joiner  6'1" / 13 st 0
Previous Clubs: None
Represented Borders U19s and is aiming to be a regular in the 1st XV. Brother Graeme is vice captain of Melrose while oldest brother Allan is skipper at Hamilton. A keen golfer (handicap 12) he also plays Curling at Kelso Ice Rink for St Boswells.
This season: 1T

 

 

 

 

Graeme DODDS (Back Row / Second Row) VICE CAPTAIN
Born 02.09.83 in Kelso.  Site agent.   6'3" / 16 st 10
Previous Clubs: Castaway Wanderers (Canada)
Played for Borders at U16, U18, U19 and U20 levels as well as representing Scotland's 7s and Club International teams. He's an exciting player to watch, often delighting the crowd with some storming runs.
This season: 0T

Lindsey GIBSON (Hooker)
Born 26.05.90 in Melrose.  5'9" / 17 st 0
Previous Clubs: Hawick
Has represented Scotland at U17 level as well as playing for Borders U16, U17 and U18.  Made his debut for Melrose pre-season against Rotherham.

This season: 1T

 

 

 

 

Andrew GILLIE (Prop)
Born 13.10.77 in Edinburgh.  Joiner.   6'0" / 17 st 0
Previous Clubs: Eyemouth, Hawick
Andrew has been on a Scottish cup winning side in 2002 with Hawick as well as Melrose in 2008. Plenty of experience including competiing in the world famous Hong Kong Sevens tournamant.
This season: 0T

Chris HARDIE (Centre / Wing)
Born 17.05.89 in Melrose.  6'0" / 13 st 0
Previous Clubs:

This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Ross HAYWORTH
Born 12.01.90 in Rutherglen.   5'11" / 14 st 2.
Previous Clubs: None

This season: 0T

Joe HELPS
Born 22.04.90 in Ipswich.  6'1" / 12 st 7
Previous Clubs:

This season: 0T

 

 

 

 

Richard HIGGINS (Prop)
Born 20.02.72 in Wellington, NZ . JCB Driver.  6'2" / 17 st 6
Previous Clubs: Selkirk, Kirkcaldy, Norths (NZ)
Aged 36 Richard says this is his final season. He came to Scotland for two seasons but loved the people and the country so much that he stayed. Won a Scotland Club international cap to add to his Wellington B and Western Bay honours.
This season: 0T

Graham INNES (Hooker)
Born 14.02.85 in Edinburgh.  Full-time Student.  6'0" / 15 st 0
Previous Clubs:
Played in the Scottish Cup final for Melrose. Has represented Borders at U16 and U18 levels as well as the Scotland U18 team.

This season:
0T

 

 

 

 

Alec JESSOP (Full Back / Utility Back)
Born 15.03.87 in Edinburgh.  Banker.  5'9" / 13 st 0
Previous Clubs:
Alec has represented Scotland at U18 and U20 levels as well as playing for the Borders U16 and U18 teams. He is a three-times winner of the Islay's Beach Rugby tournament.

This season:
1T

Stuart JOHNSON (Back Row)
Born 30.03.83 in Northampton.  Banking advisor.  6'4" / 17 st 3
Previous Clubs: Taupiri (New Zealand)
Another of the Melrose players to have earned representative honours with Scotland at U16, U18, U19 and U21 levels. Back in 2002 he gained valuable experience playing in New Zealand. His ambition this year is to win the league with Melrose.
This season: 1T

 
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