Thursday 18 April 2019 21:32, UK
England's World Cup winner Jason Leonard has replaced Tom Grace as chairman of the British and Irish Lions board.
The former England prop and RFU president toured with the Lions in 1993, 1997 and 2001.
Leonard told the Lions website: "I am honoured to be asked to be the chairman of the British and Irish Lions and I look forward to working with my fellow board members, former Lions and the executive team to make the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa a success on and off the pitch.
"I am excited to build on the great work done by my predecessor Tom Grace and would like to thank him for his guidance and dedication over the last number of years."
Leonard was welcomed to his post by British and Irish Lions' managing director Ben Calveley, who said: "I would like to congratulate Jason on his appointment and am looking forward to working closely with him in the coming years.
"His huge experience as a winning Lion respected globally as one of the greats of the game, coupled with his business acumen, will provide us with the insight required to organise a successful tour to South Africa."
