Leonard to equal Sella’s world record with 111th cap

WHEN Jason Leonard trundles down the tunnel at the Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, he will make all of England proud — and one particular Frenchman just a shade sad.

The Harlequins's prop will make his 111th world record-equalling appearance for England in the World Cup quarterfinal showdown against Wales, and there could hardly be a more passionate backdrop for such a magical milestone.

On Sunday night, he is almost certain to get a call from the legendary former French centre Philippe Sella the other man to have played 111 internationals.