244Guy Wilson
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GuyWilson

Wing
  • Date of Birth30 / 08 / 1907
  • Died08 / 07 / 1979
  • Lions Tours1927
  • International CapsEngland
  • Lions Origin ClubsTyldesley, Barbarians, Birkenhead Park, Manchester

Such was the versatility of Guy Wilson, The British & Irish Lions exploits of the Englishman saw him operate in two positions – despite only playing in two Test matches.

As part of the 1927 Tour to Argentina, Wilson started as a wing, scoring twice in the 37-0 win in Buenos Aires – the first of the 4-0 whitewash for the Lions.

Sitting out the second and third clashes, the Leigh-born player returned for the final Test, this time in the centres.

Again, he was not to be kept off the scoring charts, crossing the whitewash in the 43-0 success – one of 11 tries –  while also kicking five conversions.

Wilson would also earn two caps for England in 1929, both at Twickenham.