Sports SpeakersJason Leonard OBE has won every one of international rugby’s major accolades.
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These include Triple Crowns, Grand Slams and in 2003 – the Rugby World Cup.
A former carpenter, this Barking-born front-row forward’s career spanned the amateur and professional eras, playing for Barking, Saracens and Harlequins.
Over a 14 year international career, Jason amassed a staggering 114 caps.
He was also a member of three British and Irish Lions tours in 1991, 1997 and 2001.
In 2003, he became the third player in history to reach 100 caps during his fourth Grand Slam campaign and surpassed Philippe Sella’s caps record in the 2003 World Cup semi-final against France.
Jason Leonard retired from the international game following England’s World Cup win in 2003.
