Jason Leonard

Jason Leonard

Date of Birth: 14/08/68
Debut: 28/7/90 (vs. Argentina)
Last Appearance: 15/02/04 (vs Italy)
Caps: 114 (including 2 as captain)
Points: 5 (1 try)
Position: Prop

At the age of 21, Jason was the youngest prop ever to play for England. By the time he finally retired from international rugby 14 years later, he had become the world's most capped forward with 114 appearances.
One of these appearances stands out more than any other - the 2003 World Cup final against Australia, when he came off the bench to help steer England to victory.
Jason captained England twice, once against Argentina in 1996 when he also scored the only try of his international career. He represented the Lions on three tours, to New Zealand, South Africa and Australia - and has a train locomotive named after him.

Philippe Saint Andre

Philippe Saint Andre

Date of Birth: 19/04/67
Debut: 24/05/90 (vs Romania)
Last Appearance: 22/11/97 (vs South Africa)
Caps: 69
Points: 152
Position: Winger

 Philippe was an outstanding winger who played in the same era as David Campese, Jonah Lomu and Rory Underwood - and bears comparison with all of them. He played 69 times for France, 34 times as captain, and in 1994 led the French to two Test wins over the All Blacks, in New Zealand.
He also scored one of the greatest tries in history, against England in the Grand Slam-decider of 1991. In France, it's still referred to as the Try of the Century.
After seven years, Philippe retired from international rugby and turned to coaching, where he has proved just as successful. He had spells with Gloucester and Bourgoin before being appointed Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks in 2003.

Keith Wood

Keith Wood

Date of Birth: 27/1/72
Debut: 5/6/94 (vs. Australia)
Last Appearance: 9/11/03 (vs France)
Caps: 58
Points: 75 (15 tries)
Position: Hooker

The end of Ireland's 2003 Rugby World Cup campaign also brought the curtain down on the international career of one of the most dynamic forwards of the modern age. Keith was rated among the finest hookers in rugby and his talismanic leadership of his country means he will be revered among the legends of the game.
He scored 15 test match tries, a record for a hooker, including an unprecedented four in one game against the USA in 1999. He toured twice with the Lions, and was regarded as one of captain Martin Johnson's unofficial lieutenants. He's since been inducted to the International Rugby Hall of Fame.

Alessandro Moscardi

Alessandro Moscardi

Date of Birth: 26/3/69
Debut: 17/04/93 (vs Portugal)
Last Appearance: 07/04/02 (vs England)
Caps: 45 (including 17 as Captain)
Points: 25 (5 tries)
Position: Hooker

Alessandro couldn't have wished for a better introduction to the RBS 6 Nations Championship - he was a member of the Italy team that stunned Scotland 34-20 on their tournament debut in 2000. An inspirational hooker, he was installed as captain later that year and went on to lead his country 17 times.
After 45 caps, Alessandro's final appearance for the Azzurri was against England in the 2002 RBS 6 Nations. He also led Treviso to the Italian club title before announcing his retirement in the summer of 2003.

David Sole

David Sole

Date of Birth: 8/5/62
Debut: 17/1/86 (vs France)
Last Appearance: 21/6/92 (vs Australia)
Caps: 44 (including 25 as Captain) 
Points: 12 (3 tries)
Position: Loosehead Prop

David will be forever remembered as the inspirational captain of Scotland's 1990 Grand Slam-winning side - and for leading the 'slow walk' to face England at Murrayfield in the decider.
Ironically, he could have played for England, having taken part in an under-23 trial match. However, his heart was always with Scotland, and he won a total of 44 caps before what many rugby fans regard as his premature retirement in 1992.
Fiercely competitive, David was the archetypal modern forward, with excellent handling ability and a great turn of pace. He toured Australia with the victorious 1989 Lions, playing in all three Tests.

Ieuan Evans

Ieuan Evans

Date of Birth: 21/3/64
Debut: 7/2/87 (vs France)
Last Appearance: 7/2/98 (vs Italy)
Caps: 72 (including 27 as Captain)
Points: 157 (33 tries)
Position: Wing

Ieuan sits proudly at the top table in Welsh rugby's Hall of Fame, alongside such legends as Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Gerald Davies and John Dawes.
During 11 years on the right wing for Wales, he set new records for most caps, most tries and most tests as captain. He played in three Rugby World Cups, and was also a three-time Lion on tours to New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
Ieuan won every domestic honour during the 1980s for club side Llanelli (scoring the winning try in a shock win over Australia) and gained a Heineken Cup winners' medal with Bath.