Jean Prat | |
Known as Monsieur Rugby, legendary French star Jean Prat was the first player in international rugby to reach 50 caps. | |
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Category: History
Ian McGeechan | |
His name is synonymous with the Lions, Ian McGeechan having gone on seven tours, experiencing series wins over South Africa as a player and coach. | |
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Willie John McBride | |
Willie John McBride toured South Africa three times as a player with the Lions, the last time as captain of the Invincibles in 1974. | |
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Syd Millar | |
Syd Millar’s association with the British and Irish Lions spans six decades and includes two tours to South Africa as a player, one as coach and one as manager. | |
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Tony O’Reilly | |
Ireland wing Tony O’Reilly made his Lions debut while still a teenager in 1955 and scored a record 37 tries across his two tours during the fifties. | |
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Cliff Morgan | |
A true legend of Welsh rugby, Cliff Morgan was labelled ‘Morgan the Magnificent’ by South African press after leading the Lions to a famous win in 1955. | |
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Bennie Osler | |
Bennie Osler made his South African debut against the Lions and went on to play in 17 consecutive Tests for the Springboks. | |
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Barry Heatlie | |
Barry Heatlie captained South Africa to their first ever Test win in 1896 and again in the third test of 1903 which won them them the Series against the British. | |
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Bill Maclagan | |
Bill Maclagan was appointed captain of the first British team to tour South Africa back in 1891 and played in 19 of the 20 matches on the trip. | |
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Philippe Sella | |
France legend Philippe Sella is widely recognised as one of the finest players of his generation and the world’s best centre of the 1980s and 1990s. | |
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