Ali Lyon rugby player
Ali Lyon rugby player

Ali Lyon

11th Oct 1979 1.85m/108kg Tighthead Prop

Born in South Africa, Lyon had a promising youth career featuring for the Free State Cheetahs and Golden Lions between 2002 - 2004, before going on to join the Border Bulldogs.

Lyon moved to England after a short stint in France, linking up with Bedford Blues where he racked up 11 appearances in a short year at the club, he went onto join Blackheath in 2008 where he made 12 caps.

In 2009, he signed for Richmond and has become a club stalwart making over 120 appearances for the club.

He goes into 8th season with the club as he signs on for the 2017/18 season.

(dh 7/17)

Career

maxresdefault (2) Richmond FC
Tighthead Prop
2009 - 2022