Mick Lane, Last Surviving Member of Post-WWII British and Irish Lions Touring Team, Passes Away at 99

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The rugby community is mourning the loss of Mick Lane, a revered figure in the sport and a British and Irish Lions legend, who has passed away at the age of 99.

Lane, who was a celebrated winger, made significant contributions to the Lions during their first tour following World War II. He passed away peacefully in his home in Cork on Sunday.

Throughout his career with the Lions, Lane played in 11 matches and successfully scored five tries, cementing his place in rugby history.

He was a vital member of the team that toured New Zealand and Australia in 1950, and with his passing, he was the last surviving member of that distinguished squad.

He was part of the team that toured New Zealand and Australia in 1950 and was the final surviving member of the squad.

The Lions ended the tour with a 2-0 series victory over Australia and a 3-0 defeat by New Zealand.

Lane won 17 caps for Ireland, making his international debut in 1947, and was the uncle of fellow Ireland international and Lions star Michael Kiernan.

He was inducted into the Rugby Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame in 2011.

‘Capped 17 times by Ireland, the former University College Cork player passed away peacefully at his home in Cork City on Sunday,’ the IRFU said in a statement.