Fergus Slattery: Lions legend who starred in iconic 1974 South Africa series dies

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFergus Slattery has passed away (Getty)Ireland and British & Irish Lions legend Fergus Slattery has passed away at the age of 77, with the news announced by Blackrock College RFC, his long-time club. Slattery earned 61 caps for Ireland, captaining his country on 18 occasions, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players Ireland has ever produced. He was a pivotal member of the iconic unbeaten 1974 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, where he started all four Tests in a formidable back row. His distinguished career also included a Lions tour to New Zealand in 1971 and 18 appearances for the Barbarians, notably scoring a try in the legendary 1973 match against the All Blacks. Inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007, Slattery is survived by his wife Margo and their children, Nikki and Cameron. In fullIreland and Lions rugby great Fergus Slattery dies aged 77Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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