- Date of Birth22 / 09 / 1942
- Lions Tours1971
- International CapsIreland / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsSt Mary's College Rathmines
- Lions Origin ClubsBarbarians, St Marys College, Leinster
Despite having played Test rugby for less than a year, Irish tight-head prop Sean Lynch was not only given the nod for the 1971 Tour to New Zealand, but also played in all four Tests in the Lions jersey.
A pub landlord, Lynch was not expected to start, but injuries to both Sandy Carmichael and Ray McLoughlin earned him an opening – delivering solid performances in all four Tests and 15 Tour games overall to help the Lions to a famous series victory.
The prop also represented Ireland on 17 occasions, winning the Five Nations on two occasions – the shared title in 1973 and outright 12 months later.