Leon Lyons (born 2 December 1998) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Rugby Challenge.[3] His regular position is prop.
| Full name | Leon Lyons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 December 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Selborne College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Stellenbosch University[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lyons made his Currie Cup debut while on loan at the Border Bulldogs in their match against the Boland Cavaliers in September 2018, coming on as a replacement prop.[4] He signed for the Stormers Super Rugby side for the 2020 Super Rugby season.[5][6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Leon Lyons". itsrugby. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "A new generation: Professional rugby players who study full time". Stellenbosch University. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Leon Lyons". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "Three new faces for DHL Stormers". CURRIE CUP FIRST DIVISION - MATCH 10, POOL STAGE. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "Bok stars commit to WP Rugby" (Press release). Stormers. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "WP confirm there may be life after World Cup". Sport24. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Bok stars commit to Province". SA Rugby Mag. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Big changes for Junior Boks semi-final lineup". Times Live. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
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