At 21, Leonard is the youngest prop ever to play for England as he faces Argentina in 1990
The prop makes his first trip with the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand in June 1993
The Harlequins star soon becomes a favourite with the fans and a cornerstone of the England pack
The Lions tour to South Africa in June 1997 sees Leonard taste success as the team win the series 2-1
In the Autumn of 1999 Leonard takes part in his third World Cup but England fail to make an impact
He becomes England's most capped player of all time, breaking Rory Underwood's record against Argentina in November 2000
Leonard's Lions career ends as the side loses the Test series 2-1 to Australia during the summer of 2001
Leonard is joined by Steve Thompson and Graham Rowntree as England win the Grand Slam in March 2003
Leonard's 112th cap makes him the world's most capped player during the 2003 World Cup semi-final against France
Leonard's England career reaches its pinnacle when the side win the Rugby World Cup against Australia in Sydney
Leonard scores a rare try in his final match - for the Barbarians against England at Twickenham in May 2004
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