Bill Beaumont

Bill Beaumont (born 9 March 1952) was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games. His greatest moment as captain was the unexpected 1980 Grand Slam. He played as a lock.

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9 March - 1952 - England rugby union team - 1980 - Lock

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He played 34 times for England (21 as captain). He took part in the 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand after being called up as a replacement. He then captained the 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa. He is the tour manager for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

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England - 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand - 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa - 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand

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After retirement he went on to the BBC quiz show A Question of Sport.

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BBC - A Question of Sport

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