Key facts
- Fergus Slattery, a rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, has died at age 77.
- He participated in the 1974 Lions tour of South Africa, which was undefeated.
- Slattery started in all four Tests during the 1974 tour.
Fergus Slattery, a celebrated figure in Irish and British and Irish Lions rugby, has died at the age of 77. Slattery was a notable player for the Lions during their historic unbeaten tour of South Africa in 1974. He featured in all four Test matches of that tour, contributing to the team's undefeated status. His passing marks the end of an era for a significant personality in the sport.