LIST: 5 Lions whose names aren’t really what you think they are
Rugby NewsTuesday, 25 May 2021 at 15:11
We’ve donned our detective’s hat to reveal a host of British & Irish Lions stars who don’t go by their real name. You think you know someone…
#1. Oghenemaro Miles "Maro" Itoje
Itoje, full name Oghenemaro Miles Itoje, was born in Camden to Nigerian parents on 28 October 1994. He stands at 6ft 5in (195cm) and weighs 18st 2lb (115kg).
#2. Gerard Conor Murray (Ireland)
With his Dad also being called Gerard, Murray was known by his middle name from early in his life.
#3. William Iain Henderson (Ireland)
#4. Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki (Ireland)
The nickname "Bundee" was given to him by a rugby coach at under-age level.
#5. Makovina Wanangarua I Whanga Nui-Atara Vunipola (England)
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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