Jason Leonard Rugby player

Jason Leonard OBE (born Barking, London, 14 August 1968), also known as "The Fun Bus", is an English former rugby union prop forward who held the world record for winning the most international caps until 2005, when it was surpassed by Australia's scrum-half George Gregan. He also held the record for total international appearances when his five caps with the British and Irish Lions were included until 17 June 2006, when it was overtaken by Gregan. Leonard has 119 caps (114 for England) to Gregan's 139 with Australia. Leonard's record as the world's most-capped forward stood until 2013, when it was overtaken by Richie McCaw. As an England player, Leonard won the highest international accolades possible: Grand Slams (1991, 1992, 1995 and 2003) and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He also won a British and Irish Lions Test series (on the 1997 tour of South Africa).

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 14, 1968
Birth place
London , England national rugby union team , Barking
Height (meters)1.778
Weight (Kilograms)107.95498406

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