The rugby community will forever cherish the memory of Doddie Weir, a true rugby icon, whose courageous six-year struggle with Motor Neurone Disease concluded last year.
Weir, who earned 61 caps between 1990 and 2000, continued to inspire by raising millions for his My Name’5 Doddie foundation after being diagnosed in 2016.
The lock was given an OBE in 2019 for services to rugby, to MND research and to the Borders community.
However, following a number of emotional tributes, many supporters are only now realising that his legal name isn’t really Doddie at all.
A number of articles from non-rugby related publications have used his full name, which is actually ‘George Wilson Weir’
Dod or Doddie is a traditional Scottish nickname, usually a diminutive or tee-name for “George”.
“Who’s Lorenzo” – 20 rugby players whose names aren’t really what you think they are
Dallaglio is not the only player who goes by a different name, and some fans were also taken aback when they learned Leigh Halfpenny’s first name is actually Stephen.
#1. Leigh is really Stephen Halfpenny
#2. Lawrence is really Lorenzo Dallaglio
#3. Manu is really Manusamoa Tuilagi
#4. Conor is really Gerard Murray
#5. Richie is really Richard McCaw
