Jason Leonard
Rugby Player, Athlete
1968 –
Who is Jason Leonard?
Jason Leonard OBE, also known as "The Fun Bus", is an English former rugby union prop forward who held the world record for winning the most international caps until 2005, when it was surpassed by Australia's scrum-half George Gregan. He also held the record for total international appearances when his five caps with the British and Irish Lions were included until 17 June 2006, when it was overtaken by Gregan. Leonard has 119 caps to Gregan's 139 with Australia. Leonard's record as the world's most-capped forward stood until 2013, when it was overtaken by Richie McCaw. As an England player, Leonard won the highest international accolades possible: Grand Slams and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also won a British and Irish Lions Test series.
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- Born
- Aug 14, 1968
Barking - Spouses
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Lived in
- Barking
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on July 23, 2013
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