British & Irish Lions
Seven players have represented British & Irish Lions whilst still students representing the Club -
- H. Brooks Three-quarter - 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
- J. Smith Forward - 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
- David 'Darkie' Bedell-Sivright - 1903 British Lions tour to South Africa (toured but no test caps); 1904 British Lions tour to Australia and New Zealand (captain)
- C.G. 'Charlie' Timms - 1910 British Lions tour to South Africa
- William Albert Robertson - 1910 British Lions tour to South Africa
- Angus Black - 1950 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
- Ranald Macdonald - 1950 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
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