Simon Shaw Match Worn Britich Lions Jersey

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At 6' 9” (2.05 m), Simon Shaw is one of the tallest men to play for England. Shaw has represented England at various levels including students and Under 21s despite not fully taking up the game until he was 16. He won his first England cap against Italy in 1996. He joined Wasps in 1997 and was picked for the successful Lions tour to South Africa that year. A spate of injuries and Wasps' indifferent form in his first season cost him his England place and although he regained his place in the England squad for the following summer's tour, he was forced to withdraw with a long-standing back injury.

During the 2000 Six Nations, he had to step in for the injured Martin Johnson. He earned his 20th cap during the 2003 Six Nations and played in all three 2003 Rugby World Cup warm up matches. He was not named in the original 30 man squad but was flown out to Australia due to other players' injuries.

Shaw was called up to the squad for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand after Irish lock Malcolm O'Kelly aggravated a groin injury in training.

Still playing, Simon Shaw will go down in history as one of England'd greatest forwards.