Without doubt one of the top lock forwards of his generation, Martin Johnson has skippered his Leicester Tigers, England and the Lions to remarkable success. "Johnno" was the first player ever to captain two British & Irish Lions tours when he was appointed captain for the 2001 tour to Australia. In 1993 he toured New Zealand with the Lions as a call-up in place of Dooley and, in the November, he made his second appearance in an England jersey, helping England to a 15-9 win over the All Blacks. In 1997, just weeks after taking on the Leicester Tigers captaincy, he was entrusted with leading the Lions to South Africa to face the Springboks. His quiet, hardened professional approach and natural leadership were key to the historic series win.

Six Nations Grand Slam and Rugby World Cup winning captain puts Martin Johnson squarely in the pantheon of rugby union.