Bill Beaumont, born 9 March 1952, was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games. His greatest moment as captain was the unexpected 1980 grand slam. He played as a lock. Two Australian players make a heavy tackle on an England player Rugby union is a team sport that was (according to legend) developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England. ...
He played 34 times for England (21 as captain). He took part in the 1977 Lions tour of New Zealand after being called up as a replacement. He then captained the 1980 Lions tour of South Africa. He is the tour manager for the 2005 Lions.
After retirement he went on to the quiz show a question of sport.
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William "Bill" Blackledge Beaumont (born 9 March 1952, Chorley, Lancashire) was captain of the England rugby union team at a time when they struggled to win games.
Beaumont took part in the 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand after being called up as a replacement.
Beaumont retired from rugby because of injury in 1982.
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