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Failing to get that Lions recognition
John GriffithsNovember 7, 2013
Chris Paterson, one of Scotland's greatest fullbacks but never a Lion © Getty Images
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Who has played most Tests for a Home Union without ever playing in a Lions Test? Peter Campbell, England
The top five in this respect are:
Chris Paterson (109 caps for Scotland between 1999 and 2011)
Peter Stringer (98 caps for Ireland between 2000 and 2011)
Gareth Llewellyn (92 caps for Wales between 1989 and 2004)
Malcolm O'Kelly (92 caps for Ireland between 1997 and 2009)
Scott Murray (87 caps for Scotland between 1997 and 2007)
John Griffiths is a widely respected rugby historian and is the author of several sports books, a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and co-author of the IRB International Rugby Yearbook. He has provided insight for Scrum.com since 1999.
