Who is Cameron Redpath? Scottish rugby star lands Calcutta Cup on debut win over England

Scotland stunned England at Twickenham with a dominant display and first win at the ground for 38 years.

Cameron Redpath of Bath (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

It was an historic moment in south-west London for Scottish rugby, but also international rugby too – marking as it did 150 years since the sides first met in the sport’s maiden international match.

And it was also an historic occasion for Cameron Redpath, who made his Scotland debut and starred in an excellent win for Gregor Townsend's side.

Who is Cameron Redpath?

Cameron Redpath is a Scottish international rugby player, who made his debut in the Six Nations match against England on February 6, 2021, aged 21.

Where is he from?

Although he plays for Scotland Redpath was actually born in France – in Narbonne – and was eligible to play rugby for his birth country as well as Scotland and England.

How does he qualify for so many countries?

David Cherry and Cameron Redpath of Scotland lift The Calcutta Cup (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

He was born in 1999 when his father Bryan Redpath played for the club side RCNM in the south of France.

Dad Bryan was a Scottish internationalist who collected 60 caps for his country – and it’s through him Cameron can play for Scotland. Bryan later played and coached with Sale and Gloucester in England where Cameron attended Cheltenham College, King’s School Macclesfield and Sedbergh School.

How long has he played rugby?

Cameron has grown up around rugby as the son of an international player and club coach. He progressed through the Sale Sharks Academy and was selected for England’s under-20 team nine times. Coach Eddie Jones called him up for the senior England squad in 2018 but injury ruled him out. On his Scotland debut in 2021 he matched up against his former England under-20 team-mate Ollie Lawrence.

Scotland's centre Cameron Redpath (C) takes part in an Scotland team training session at Twickenham Stadium in south west London on February 5, 2021, ahead of the Six Nations rugby union match between England and Scotland on February 6. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

As well as Scotland, who does he play for?

He currently plays for Bath as a centre. He previously came through the youth ranks at Sale Sharks where his father played and coached.

Vital statistics?

Redpath is 6’2” and weighs 209lb/95kg.

Anything else?

He’s nicknamed ‘Boom Boom’ after Basil Brush's iconic catchphrase. His dad Bryan was nicknamed ‘Basil’ so the connection was passed on.

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