Sir Ian McGeechan Ranks Two England Legends In His Top 5 Lions

1. Gareth Edwards (Wales)

• Major teams British and Irish Lions, Presidents XV, World XV, Wales, Wales XV
• Position Scrum-half
• All Tests 63
• Lions Appearances 10

McGeechan said: “I think for me being around in in the 70s was a privilege,..hewas the best player I ever saw,”

DID YOU KNOW? In 2003, in a poll of international rugby players conducted by Rugby World magazine, Edwards was declared the greatest player of all time. 

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