Scott Hastings (born 4 December 1964) is a Scottish sports commentator and former Scotland international rugby union player. At the point of his retiral, he was Scotland's most-capped player ever, but this record has now been beaten. He played for Edinburgh District and when that provincial side turned professional he played for Edinburgh Rugby. At amateur level he played for Watsonians. Rugby Union career Amateur career Hastings played for Watsonians. While with Watsonians, they won the Scottish Premiership in the 1997-98 season; and the Melrose Sevens in 1996. Provincial and professional career He played for Edinburgh District. While with the district side, they won the Scottish Inter-District Championship for 3 successive [1986-87, 1987-88 and 1988-89] seasons. He played for Combined Scottish Districts on 1 March 1986 against South of Scotland. He played for and captained the Cities District side in their match against Australia on 3 November 1996. When Scotland adopted the professional rugby union model in 1996, Hastings went on to play for and captain Edinburgh Rugby. He retired from professional rugby in January 1999. He guided Edinburgh Rugby to win the 1997-98 and 1998-99 Inter-District Championships. International career He was a full back when capped by Scotland Schools. He received a Scotland 'B' cap against Italy 'B' on 7 December 1985 where he played at full back. He then won 65 full senior caps at centre for Scotland from 1986 to 1997. Although sometimes overshadowed by his brother Gavin, Scott Hastings is himself one of the greatest players in Scottish rugby history. Both brothers earned their first full senior cap on 17 January 1986 against France. "He first entered the Scottish squad set-up in 1986 as one of the most cocksure personalities they had ever met. And while that wild joie de vivre and natural ebullience has sometimes since overspilled off the pitch, they have been a positive boon. In his early days, Scott was most notable for his searing pace, straight-running and ability to break the gain line virtually every time he received the ball. It was not long, however, before his bullocking runs from the centre were complemented by the stonewall defensive qualities which were to remain the salient quality in his game as his pace faded later on." Bath also reminds us of Scott Hastings' proudest moment: "If there is one moment for which he will long be remembered, it was during the 1990 Grand