GREGOR TOWNSEND led the tributes to former Scotland captain Peter Brown following his death at the age of 83. The legend passed away peacefully on Sunday after a long battle with blood cancer.

Peter Brown, former Scotland rugby captain, has passed away at the age of 83. Known as PC, Brown was celebrated for his contributions to Scottish rugby, earning 27 caps and maintaining a record 66 points as a forward.

Former club Gala and current national rugby team head coach Gregor Townsend are among those to have paid tribute to ex-Scotland captain Peter Brown following his death on Sunday at the age of 83.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to former national team captain Peter Brown following his death at the age of 83.