'He represented rugby at its purest' - Ex-Ireland captain Slattery dies aged 77

BBC Sport is reporting 'He represented rugby at its purest' - Ex-Ireland captain Slattery dies aged 77. Blackrock College announce the death of former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery at the age of 77.

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