Career
He was also a key figure in Scotland’s 1984 Grand Slam winning side, playing in all matches, relegating John Beattie to the bench. When he finished his career in 1988, Paxton was Scotland"s most capped Number. 8 with 36 caps. Richard Bath writes of him that:
"Against Wales in particular, Paxton was in superb form, scoring one of the greatest tries ever scored at Cardiff Arms Park as Scotland beat Wales at home for the first time since 1962."
He began his coaching career at Glenrothes Reconstruction Finance Corporation but for the past six years Paxton has coached Boroughmuir, during which time the Meggetland outfit have lifted the SRU Cup twice (2000 and 2001) and taken the league title once (2002-2003 season).
Paxton joined the under-21 coaching team last season, assisting former head coach Jonno Phillips.
