Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of the death of former Scotland winger Thomas Jackson, who has passed away at his home in Buckinghamshire at the age of 88.

Brigadier Thomas Jackson played 12 times for Scotland between 1947 and 1949, making his debut against France at Stade Colombes in Paris on New Year’s Day 1947.

He played his club rugby for Cheltenham, London Scottish, The Army and Combined Services and prior to winning his first cap he represented the Barbarians in 1945/46  and played in the non-cap Scotland Victory International against England at Murrayfield  where his “pace, physique and determination” were remarked upon in a 27-0 success for Scotland.

He scored two tries for Scotland, one, returning to the field even though he was injured to compensate for the absence of broken collar bone victim Charlie Drummond, against England at Twickenham in 1947; and the other in a 9-8 Scotland triumph over France at Murrayfield in 1948 when he raced 30 metres to touch down.

Born in Kent, Jackson gave distinguished military service in the Royal Signals and was honoured with an OBE and MBE as he rose to the rank of Brigadier.

Scottish Rugby extends its sincere condolences to Mr Jackson’s family and friends.  A thanksgiving service will be held on Thursday 17 June at 1pm at Gayhurst Church, Gayhurst, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.