The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe
The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe
Some highly decorated international players have failed to make the British and Irish Lions grade down the years. As Andy Farrell prepares to name his tour party on Thursday, May 8th, Neil Squires runs through the most-capped players never to have worn the famous red jersey.
After brawls, drama and excitement, an initially controversial tour cemented Australia's place on the Lions southern hemisphere agenda.
Despite a tortuous losing run, an upturn in attacking ambition has Matt Sherratt's men dreaming of an unlikely win in Cardiff
Anglo-French rivalry has lacked a little rancour since a certain English superstar seduced the heart of French rugby
As a player, Calum Clark was uncompromising and made mistakes but in his new role he aims to be a force for good
Ex-England captain Phil de Glanville is relishing watching his son Tom forge his own path at Bath
When Jason Leonard emerged from the underground changing room into the intimidating atmosphere of the Velez Sarsfield stadium in Buenos Aires in 1990 he had no idea it signalled the launch of a record breaking England career.