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Erik Arne Melling
Date of birth(1918-09-25)25 September 1918
Place of birthWallsend, England
Date of death24 February 2004(2004-02-24) (aged 85)
Place of deathNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Old Sedberghians ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1945 Scotland 3 (0)

Erik Arne Melling (24 September 1918 - 24 February 2004) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He fought for Norway in the Second World War.

Rugby Union career

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Amateur career

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He played for Old Sedberghians.[1]

International career

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Melling played in the 17 March 1945 Services International match against England for Scotland. As a Services international, Melling was finally given a retrospective cap in 2023.[2]

In total, he received 3 caps, playing twice against England and once against Australia.[3]

Military career

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He fought for Norway in the Second World War, and became a Lieutenant.[4]

Family

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He married Margaret Rosemary Bell (20 August 1923 - 12 May 2016) in 1945.[5] His father was E. J. Melling and Erik later ran his company.[6]

References

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Category:Scottish rugby union players Category:Scotland international rugby union players