British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan reveals he has prostate cancer as he urges others to ‘get tested’

BRITISH and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

McGeechan, 78, has reportedly had to undergo a six-week course of radiotherapy at a hospital in Leeds following a blood test.

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Speaking to the Telegraph he urged people to get tested following his diagnosis.