Jason Leonard

Jason Leonard MBE (born August 11, 1968) is a former English rugby union player, who held the world record for international appearances until 2005, when it was equaled by Australia's George Gregan.

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MBE - August 11 - 1968 - English - Rugby union - 2005 - Australia's - George Gregan

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His career straddled the amateur and professional eras, playing for Barking, Saracens, and Harlequins. He was first capped in 1990, and played a record 114 times for England, and 24 times for the British and Irish Lions. Most commentators believe that his record is unlikely ever to be beaten by another prop. He captained England against Argentina.

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Barking - Saracens - Harlequins - England - British and Irish Lions - Prop

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Leonard was part of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup, and came on as a substitute in the final, adding what was regarded by many as a calming presence in the scrum.

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