- Date of Birth21 / 12 / 1966
- Lions Tours1993
- International CapsEngland / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsBedford School
- Lions Origin ClubsMetropolitan Police, Barbarians, Bedford Blues, Northampton Saints
Giant England second row Martin Bayfield toured with The British & Irish Lions in 1993 in New Zealand, he packed down alongside World Cup winner Martin Johnson during all three tests.
Bayfield, who served in the Metropolitan Police between 1985 and 1989, made his England debut in 1991, was part of the 1992 Grand Slam-winning team and was also part of the 1995 World Cup squad.
He played for Bedford and Northampton Saints during his club career but was forced to retire from the game in 1998 after sustaining a neck injury.
It’s not just his performances on the field that Bayfield is best known for – he also appeared in the Harry Potter films playing Robbie Coltrane’s body and stunt double.
He has also enjoyed a successful television career since his retirement after going into broadcasting.