Across 25 matches, Lyons has built a profile defined almost entirely by defensive output, averaging 3.4 tackles per game and accumulating 86 in total — a volume that points to consistent front-line work at the breakdown and in the loose. His carrying numbers are minimal, reflecting a role focused on set-piece presence and defensive grunt rather than ball-in-hand contribution. When called upon to carry, his impact remains limited, but his defensive reliability across multiple competitions marks him as a disciplined, workmanlike loosehead.
Born on 2 December 1998, Leon is 27 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 119kg.
Leon Lyons is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Lions, the Johannesburg-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Leon features for the Lions across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
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