Rodd, who played for United Services and London Scottish, won the first of his 14 caps in an 11-9 victory over France at Murrayfield in 1958.

His seven year international career also included Scotlands 0-0 draw with New Zealand at Murrayfield in 1964.

Former SRU President Iain Laughland, who played with Rodd for both London Scottish and Scotland, said: He was a most accomplished scrum-half with very fast hands and very competitive. He had an excellent break.

Educated at Downside near Bath and at Dartmouth Naval College, Rodd was home fleet boxing champion in the year he made his international debut.

After serving as a Royal Navy officer and as a merchant banker in the City of London, Rodd inherited the title of Baron Rennell of Rodd in 1979.

A memorial service for Tremayne Rodd will be held at St Margarets Church, Putney Lane, London beginning at 12 noon on 29 January, 2007.