The most capped British and Irish Lion in history — Willie John McBride's five Lions tours and extraordinary leadership of the invincible 1974 Lions are unparalleled in rugby history.
Willie John McBride toured with the British & Irish Lions five times — a record. He captained the undefeated 1974 Lions tour of South Africa, considered the greatest Lions team ever assembled. His 17 Test appearances for the Lions is also a record. He played 63 Tests for Ireland across a sixteen-year career.
The 1974 Lions tour he captained went unbeaten in all 22 matches — the only Lions tour in history to achieve a perfect record.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 63 Ireland caps
- 5 Lions Tours (record)
- Captained invincible 1974 Lions