England legend Jason Leonard has picked his drinking British & Irish Lions XV of players from down the years that he'd want with him for long sessions and it's brilliant.
Although he did make sure to pick a designated driver, which we say is VERY sensible.
Leonard’s career spanned the amateur and professional eras, and he was successful in both. It is a testament to his skill and commitment that he was able to adapt so easily to the changing rugby environment.
DID YOU KNOW? He had a job as a carpenter before turning professional
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Gavin Hastings (Full-back, Scotland)
- 14. Rory Underwood (Wing and designated driver, England)
- 11. Scott Hastings (Wing, Scotland)
CENTRES:
- 13. Jerry Guscott (Centre, England)
- 12. Scott Gibbs (Centre, Wales)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Stuart Barnes (Outside-half, England)
- 9, Robert Jones (Scrum-half, Wales. Replaced at half-time by Dewi Morris, England)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Paul Rendall (Prop, England)
- 2. Brian Moore (Hooker, England)
- 3. Jeff Probyn (Prop, England)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Wade Dooley (Lock, England)
- 5. Martin Johnson (Lock, England)
BACK-ROW:
- Peter Winterbottom (Flanker, England)
- Mickey Skinner (Flanker, England)
- Dean Richards (No8, England)
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