‘Doddie Weir was incredible – he’ll be truly missed’on December 19, 2022 at 6:12 pm

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Sports fans pay their tributes to the Scottish rugby legend who died from motor neurone disease.

Hundreds of people gathered in the Scottish Borders for a memorial service celebrating the life of rugby legend Doddie Weir.

The former Scotland international died in November, six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The BBC has been speaking to fans – many dressed in Doddie’s signature tartan – who gathered at the home of his former team, Melrose Rugby Club.

Video journalist: Morgan Spence

Read more: Doddie Weir’s live and legacy honoured at memorial service

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