Gavin Lowe's Former Teammates Rally to Raise Funds
Former Scotland Sevens stars are coming together to support their colleague Gavin Lowe, who is facing a second hip replacement operation.
Lowe was forced into early retirement after the 7s programme was altered to accommodate the Olympics, following a series of serious injuries. As Scotland's second-highest points scorer of all time, he has been left with damaged joints, particularly in his ankles and hips.
Having already undergone one hip replacement, for which he paid £10,000 out of pocket, Lowe is currently on the NHS waiting list for his second operation. His former teammates have started a crowdfunding campaign to raise the necessary funds, seeking to avoid watching him go through this challenging time alone.
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Author's summary: Former teammates raise funds for Gavin Lowe's hip operation.