Scottish Rugby Union player Ben Cairns will be joining the Heriot’s in November after leaving Stirling. New Heriots are a Super 6 club, and Ben, as head coach, could usher in many changes to the club's role. The offer of working close to home was too good to pass up, and Ben decided to take it head-on.

Ben was with Stirling, who, under him, went as far as the finals of the FOSROC Super 6 Sprint Series at the beginning of this year. Heriot's current coaching team, with Fin Gillies and Stuart Edwards, will work with Ben, and hopefully, the club will see significant success.

On Ben's part, he thought that this was a significant offer that, by any means, he couldn't skip because of the club's location. Being close to home and working in the vicinity makes Ben very happy, which is what he couldn't ignore. On its part, the club is a legend with a rich history, and Ben is all excited about knowing everyone in the club. His young, well-knit family would benefit greatly, and Ben is looking forward to becoming an integral part of this famous club.

A Rugby Fan, 1st Blonde Bond & Other Lesser-Known Facts About Daniel Craig

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Rugby Fan, 1st Blonde Bond & Other Lesser-Known Facts About Daniel Craig

On his 54th birthday, here are some things every Daniel Craig fan must know.

The Long & Short Of It

Craig's fifth and last Bond film, 'No Time to Die', was the longest 007 movie ever made, according to reports. The film is said to be 163 minutes long. Meanwhile, Craig also holds the record for playing 007 for the longest time.

Height Matters

Craig, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, is said to be the shortest actor to essay the role of 007. The previous Bonds all towered past the 6 foot-range.

Overcoming The Fear

Craig had confessed that he was afraid of guns. In order to play the secret spy in the Bond franchise, the actor had to overcome his fear, and it was a struggle as he had seen a real-life bullet wound.

Casting Controversy

Craig was initially reluctant to play Bond. The producers had to 'woo' him to take up the role. Later, his casting as 007 saw a hurdle (almost) for his blonde hair as all previous Bonds had dark hair. But the actor refused to dye his hair.

Ben started with the Currie Chieftains and signed up with Edinburgh Rugby in 2004. As a coach, he was a part of the Currie and Stirling teams. Ben became a centurion against Glasgow Warriors for the 1872 Cup in 2010. He has eight international caps for Scotland.

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Scottish Rugby Union Player Ben Cairns to join as new head coach of Heriot’s

Heriot’s have a head coach from November, and Scottish Rugby Union player, Ben Cairns, has taken up the mantle. An offer close to home was too good to pass up.