About Lionel Edward Weston
Born 1947. Lionel Edward Weston is a rugby union player.
Lionel Edward Weston (born 22 February 1947) played for the England rugby team.
Life Weston was born on 22 February 1947 at Wenlock in Shropshire. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.
Weston's test debut was against France at Colombes on 26 February 1972. He is often quoted for his remark, ‘I don’t know why prop forwards play rugby’.
On 17 May 2019, Weston was awarded the title of Friend of Buckingham.
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English rugby union player
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Lionel Edward Weston was born on 22 February 1947 in Shropshire.
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