In an exclusive release by the Guardian a few years back, Gareth Edwards has clinched the title of the greatest Lion of all time, as revealed in a comprehensive list of the top 50 British and Irish Lions.
A distinguished panel consisting of 12 experts, among them former Lions captains Bill Beaumont, Phil Bennett, and Finlay Calder, were tasked with nominating players based on their skill and individual impact on the Lions.
Contributors from both the Guardian and the Observer, including correspondents, editors, and other knowledgeable figures, also had a hand in shaping the final rankings.
Check out the full list below
50 best British & Irish Lions of all-time
50. Robert Jones (Wales) – Scrum-half – 1989 – P3 W2 D0 L1 – 73
49. Tom Smith (Scotland) – Prop – 1997, 2001 – P6 W3 D0 L3 – 75
48. Matt Dawson (England) – Scrum-half – 1997, 2001, 2005 – P7 W2 D0 L5 – 76
47. David Sole (Scotland) – Prop – 1989 – P3 W2 L1 – 90
46. Rhys Williams (Wales) – Lock – 1955, 1959 – P10 W5 L5 – 94
45. Neil Jenkins (Wales) – Fly-half – 1997, 2001 – P4 W2 D0 L2 – 99
44. Jason Robinson (England) – Fullback/Wing – 2001, 2005 – P5 W1 D0 L4 – 105
43. Roger Uttley (England) – Back row – 1974 – P4 W3 D1 L0 – 107
42. Bobby Windsor (Wales) – Hooker – 1974, 1977 – P5 W3 D1 L1 – 109
41. Jonny Wilkinson (England) – Fly-half – 2001, 2005 – P6 W1 D1 L4 – 110
40. Rob Andrew (England) – Fly-half – 1989, 1993 – P5 W3 D0 L2 – 110
39. Paul O’Connell (Ireland) – Lock – 2005, 2009 – P6 W1 D0 L5 – 114
38. Peter Wheeler (England) – Hooker – 1977, 1980 – P7 W2 L5 – 119
37. David Duckham (England) – Centre – 1971 – P3 W1 D1 L1 – 128
36. Jack Kyle (Ireland) – Fly-half – 1950 – P6 W2 D1 L3 – 147
35. Finlay Calder (Scotland) – Back row – 1989 – P3 W2 D0 L1 – 149
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