Jason’s former teammate Martin Bayfield coined the name FunBus for Jason whilst on tour together in South Africa in 1994 and it has stuck ever since.
The FunBus is a classic double decker Route Master bus that takes you and your guests, along with Jason and a couple of his old team mates, on the ultimate pub crawl as you tour the drinking spots of South West London and other routes.
Jason will be conductor for the tour, ensuring guests don’t go thirsty – as well as drinks at each stop, there will be beer on board to keep you hydrated!
Whether for Client Entertainment, Corporate Celebrations, Team Building & Bonding, Stag/Hen or a Private Party this unique tour is the perfect way to celebrate and (if you can handle your drink) is sure to be one to remember!
"28 Pints! Jason Leonard Ranks Rugby’s Five Biggest Drinkers"
The shift from amateur to professional rugby wasn’t easy for everyone, but legends like Jason Leonard adapted in style. Leonard went on to set a then-world record of 119 Test appearances—114 for England and five for the British & Irish Lions—before retiring.
Though the pints were fewer in the professional era, Leonard certainly remembers the best of them. Here, he ranks the five biggest drinkers (excluding himself) that he encountered during his remarkable career.
#5. Gavin Hastings (Scotland)
One of the best fullbacks of all time, Hastings earned 61 caps for Scotland, 20 as captain. He also represented Watsonians, London Scottish, Cambridge University, and the British & Irish Lions, touring twice—Australia in 1989 and as captain in New Zealand in 1993.
DID YOU KNOW? In 1996, Hastings played for NFL Europe’s Scottish Claymores!
#4. Norm Hadley (Canada)
Hadley, who played for London Wasps and Bedford Blues, earned 15 caps for Canada from 1987 to 1994, including the 1991 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
DID YOU KNOW? While playing in London, Hadley made headlines for taking down two hooligans on the London Underground!
#3. Scott Gibbs (Wales)
Known as "Car Crash," Gibbs was a standout for both Wales and the British Lions, famously being named "Player of the Series" on the 1997 Lions tour to South Africa.
DID YOU KNOW? Gibbs now coaches rugby in Muscat, Oman!
#2. Wade Dooley (England)
Standing tall at six feet eight inches, "The Blackpool Tower" Wade Dooley earned 55 caps for England after making his debut in 1985 while serving as a police officer.
DID YOU KNOW? Dooley and his wife now run a charming tea room, Dizzy Ducks, at Wrea Green!
#1. Dean Richards (England)
Richards, a legendary No. 8 for Leicester Tigers, led his team to multiple titles and earned 48 England caps, featuring in three Rugby World Cups and two Lions tours.
DID YOU KNOW? Before rugby turned professional, Richards worked as a police constable for Leicestershire Constabulary!