Leonard to present wheelchair rugby caps

GREAT Britain wheelchair rugby has announced announced the appointment of Jason Leonard OBE as its first patron in the run-up to the Rio Paralympics.

Leonard, current president of the RFU, has been appointed to further strengthens the relationship between the able-bodied game and wheelchair rugby.

He joins England fullback Mike Brown as an ambassador for the sport.

GB captain Chris Ryan said: “To have a rugby legend like Jason Leonard join as our patron and present our caps is awesome – we are looking forward to getting on with the tournament and showing what we can do against the best.”

Leonard said: “It’s an honour to be asked to be the first patron of this amazing sport.

“I first got to know the game when I was squeezed into a chair to take part in a charity event at Haslemere RFC back in 1991.

“It’s the most exciting of sports to watch and I am always inspired by those who play the game.”