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Ieuan Evans named chair of British and Irish Lions board

Evans, 58, takes up the post on October 1, the Lions announced.

Ieuan Evans, pictured, will succeed Jason Leonard as chair of the British and Irish Lions board (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022 - 16:51

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Former Wales captain Ieuan Evans will succeed Jason Leonard as chair of the British and Irish Lions board.

Evans, 58, takes up the post on October 1, the Lions announced.

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