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What happened in 1995 with Jason Leonard?
Jason Leonard kept his place in the England team, which now included several new players such as Mike Catt, Ben Clarke, Victor Ubogu, Steve Ojomoh and Tim Rodber.
Did Jason Leonard do anything else in 1995 besides keeping his place in the England team?
In the 1995 Five Nations, Jason Leonard won a record (for a prop) 38th cap for England, playing against Scotland, and the victory meant his third Grand Slam.
Who beat Jason Leonard's 38th consecutive cap record?
Jason Leonard went on to win 40 consecutive caps in a run that was only halted when he was rested for a World Cup game against Western Samoa in 1995.
What happened in 1996 with Jason Leonard?
In November 1996, Jason Leonard skippered England for the first time, against Argentina at Twickenham.
How did the rugby match beween England and Argentina at Twickenham turn out in November 1996?
The game was very close, with Argentina taking a narrow lead. Jason Leonard scored a try to level the scores, and a Mike Catt penalty won the game 20–18.
What was the next game for Jason Leonard after the England versus Argentina match at Twickenham in November 1996?
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Jason Leonard article?
England held high hopes for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in South Africa.

Question: Why did they hold high hopes?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did England hold high hopes for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in South Africa?