John O’Shea, who has died aged 83, was a burly Cardiff, Wales and Lions prop who entered the annals of rugby history as the first Lion to be sent off for foul play.

The lion on red and gold was carried into battle during Owain Glyndwr's rebellion against the English. Although the design has since become synonymous with the legendary Welsh warrior, its origins ...

"I would fully expect him to have a very good Six Nations. In my opinion he's a guy who will be a Lion, he will be, it's whether it's now, whether it's this tour, whether it's another tour.