117Chris Stanger-Leathes
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ChrisStanger-Leathes

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  • Date of Birth09 / 05 / 1881
  • Died27 / 02 / 1966
  • Lions Tours1904
  • International CapsEngland / Lions
  • Lions Origin SchoolsSherborne School
  • Lions Origin ClubsNorthern, Northumberland

Christopher Stanger-Leathes earned a single cap for both the British & Irish Lions and England in 1904 and 1905 respectively.

The full-back’s only Lions Test came in a 17-0 victory over Australia in 1904 in front of approximately 34,000 fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground – he played ten games throughout the tour.

His only England cap came in 1905 as the Red Rose was defeated by Ireland 17-3 in Cork.

Stanger-Leathes was also an accomplished cricketer where he represented Northumberland.