A Special Lion - Doddie Weir At 50 | South Africa 1997

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Doddie Weir toured with the Lions in 1997, and made an immediate connection with fellow players and fans. Here, Lion #670 talks about his experience as a Lion, his battle with Motor Neurone Disease and his work with the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

[@BS15RED]

The way that bastard Bosman ended Doddie’s tour was one of the most cowardly acts ever seen on the rugby pitch. Doddie’s stoicism when he was told his tour was over was truly remarkable. Looking back with hindsight, it’s no wonder he’s facing MND was such valour. A hero and an inspiration to all, especially through these uncertain times we’re living through.

[@jameswilson1984]

I must have watched the Living with Lions film about 20 times but after watching it the first time I have to fast forward that bit as it’s too painful to watch. Every tour there’s players who miss out due to injury but when it’s horrendous foul play like that it sticks in the throat.

[@powerbite92]

@@jameswilson1984 The interesting things is 1. Doddie was looking to be playing Jeremy Davidsons role next to Martin Johnson in the tests. 2. Bosman actually ended up playing rugby in Ireland, Ive no idea what he was like but those who knew him said that he developed into a well rounded and decent man who regretted his actions that day. He died long before Doddie passed away.

[@gjh997]

What a wonderful bloke and player

[@dannywestern831]

A lion of a player and a true lion of a man 💪🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Simon-jj2pu]

Top man

[@benjamingarrett123]

Legend!

[@leetucker6016]

🙏

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

Top man Doddie. You represent yourself your country and your sport with grace and honour. A lion in every sense. When I saw you SPOTY I gave you a literal standing ovation in my living room. It just seemed the right thing to do. Btw sorry to disappoint but I'm English. But you and your sport nullify old tribal instincts, OFF the field anyway! God bless you man

[@luizconte838]

Doddie will certainly face each battle as a lion.

[@johnd5432]

Inspirational - what a man!

[@BigAidsIII]

God love him - the struggle he's going through is clear in his voice, but he's such a hero and an inspiration. I was in absolute bits at SPOTY. What a champion.

[@NautiusMaximus]

Great man and a true inspiration 🦁🇬🇧

[@janicerooke7855]

Doddie Weir …..sadly missed ….one hell of a player and an inspirational man who fought MND to the end 💙💛💙

[@buffscrum]

3:07, two Scottish legends who are going to leave us far too soon.

[@mattw4405]

Legend

[@davidmcgonnigal3019]

Legend

[@nigelclats6970]

LION FOREVER

[@louisewight4764]

An absolute and complete gentleman

[@davidfinn3771]

Good man doddie, keep her at it 👍❤️👏

[@YARROWS9]

Mistaken identity.

[@ianslee8968]

A true warrior then and a fantastic person. He came to our club for a chat and it was totally obvious he was loved by players and he loved all, be it grass roots or a lion. Fantastic man, god bless you Doddie.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamfleming9179]

Ever used glyphosate doddie

[@matthewlacey5307]

RIP legend

[@britishandirishlions]

You can donate to the campaign at the links in the video or here! www.justgiving.com/campaign/happy50thDoddie

[@steveperry6047]

R.I.P. big man. Gutted!

[@mathewjones5262]

Rip Doddie 💙

[@ruairiwaterford18]

Emotional stuff

[@katiemainwaring3768]

BBVAa

[@jamieashton3835]

Rip peace Big man