British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer as he urges others to ‘get tested’
BRITISH and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
McGeechan, 78, has reportedly had to undergo a six-week course of radiotherapy at a hospital in Leeds following a blood test.
Speaking to the Telegraph he urged people to get tested following his diagnosis.
He told the outlet: “I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired.
“I don’t want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested.
“I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested.
“I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don’t think any differently. I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness.”
The rugby legend has had a storied career as a player and coach.
Best known for his work as a coach, McGeechan was capped 32 times by Scotland and participated in eight Tests for the Lions as a player.
He toured South Africa in 1974 and New Zealand in 1977 as a part of the British and Irish Lions.
McGeechan also coached the Lions on four tours to Australia in 1989, New Zealand in 1993 and South Africa in both 1997 and 2009.