At 21, Leonard is the youngest prop ever to play for England as he faces Argentina in 1990

The prop makes his first trip with the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand in June 1993

The Harlequins star soon becomes a favourite with the fans and a cornerstone of the England pack

The Lions tour to South Africa in June 1997 sees Leonard taste success as the team win the series 2-1

In the Autumn of 1999 Leonard takes part in his third World Cup but England fail to make an impact

He becomes England's most capped player of all time, breaking Rory Underwood's record against Argentina in November 2000

Leonard's Lions career ends as the side loses the Test series 2-1 to Australia during the summer of 2001

Leonard is joined by Steve Thompson and Graham Rowntree as England win the Grand Slam in March 2003

Leonard's 112th cap makes him the world's most capped player during the 2003 World Cup semi-final against France

Leonard's England career reaches its pinnacle when the side win the Rugby World Cup against Australia in Sydney

Leonard scores a rare try in his final match - for the Barbarians against England at Twickenham in May 2004