James Blanch Lees (11 August 1919 — 22 August 2004) was a Scottish international rugby union player.[1]

Jimmy Lees
Full nameJames Blanch Lees
Date of birth(1919-08-11)11 August 1919
Place of birthSelkirk, Scotland
Date of death22 August 2004(2004-08-22) (aged 85)
Place of deathGalashiels, Scotland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1947–48 Scotland 5 (0)

Raised in Selkirk, Lees was a back-forward forward, who had a good dribble kick and excelled in line-outs. He played his rugby with Gala in the Scottish Borders, while during his wartime service competed for the Army. In 1947 and 1948, Lees gained five Scotland caps, including a Calcutta Cup win over England, before retiring from the sport in 1952.[2][3]

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  1. ^ "Gala XV. Minus J. B. Lees". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 10 March 1950.
  2. ^ "Border Sports Round-Up". Hawick Express. 25 June 1952.
  3. ^ "Strong Army XV to meet Kiwis". The Journal. 28 November 1945.
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