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1989 British Lions tour to Australia Summary
Total Test match Opponent
Australia
In 1989, the British Lions toured Australia for the first time since 1971 . Unlike previous tours to Australia, the Lions did not play any matches in New Zealand, this being the first Australia-only tour since 1899 . The side was captained by Finlay Calder .
The Lions suffered a 30–12 defeat in the first test in Sydney on 1 July, then their heaviest defeat by Australia.[1] In this first test, Australia scored four tries, and flyhalf Michael Lynagh kicked 5 from 6. For the second and third tests, changes included Mike Teague , recovered from injury, at blindside flanker; Rob Andrew replacing Craig Chalmers at fly-half; and Jeremy Guscott and Scott Hastings coming into the centre positions. The team became the only Lions team ever to come from 1–0 down to win a series, winning the second test in Brisbane 19–12 and the third test in Sydney 19–18.[2] [3] The Lions completed their tour with a victory of a combined ANZAC team. Teague was named player of the series.
Results [ edit ]
Scores and results list Bristish Lions' points tally first.
Opponent
Score
Date
Venue
Status
Reports
Result
For
Against
Preview
Match
Western Australia
Won
44
0
10 Jun 1989
Perry Lakes, Perth
Tour match
Australia B
Won
23
8
14 Jun 1989
Melbourne
Tour match
[4]
[5]
Queensland
Won
19
15
19 Jun 1989
Ballymore, Brisbane
Tour match
[6]
Queensland B
Won
30
6
21 Jun 1989
Cairns
Tour match
[7]
New South Wales
Won
23
21
24 Jun 1989
North Sydney Oval
Tour match
[8]
New South Wales B
Won
39
19
27 Jun 1989
Apex Oval, Dubbo
Tour match
[9]
Australia
Lost
12
30
1 Jul 1989
Sydney Football Stadium
Test match
[10] [11]
[12] [1]
ACT
Won
41
25
4 Jul 1989
Seiffert Oval , Queanbeyan
Tour match
[13] [14]
[15]
Australia
Won
19
12
8 Jul 1989
Ballymore, Brisbane
Test match
[16] [17] [2]
Australia
Won
19
18
15 Jul 1989
Sydney Football Stadium
Test match
[18]
[19] [3]
NSW Country
Won
72
13
19 Jul 1989
Newcastle
Tour match
[20]
ANZAC XV
Won
19
15
23 Jul 1989
Ballymore, Brisbane
Tour match
[21] [22]
[23]
Forwards [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b McMurtrie, Bill (3 July 1989). "Lack of quality in crucial areas proves costly" . The Glasgow Herald . p. 20). Retrieved 27 December 2022 .
^ a b McMurtrie, Bill (10 July 1989). "Lions manage to regain pride" . The Glasgow Herald . p. 18. Retrieved 27 December 2022 .
^ a b McMurtrie, Bill (17 July 1989). "Campese's error ensures that the Lions get their just reward. Australia 18 British Isles 19" . The Glasgow Herald . p. 18. Retrieved 27 December 2022 .
^ "Nine test players to take on Lions" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 6 June 1989. p. 24. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Sluggish Lions sneak home" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 15 June 1989. p. 18. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Qld no match for tourists in front-line duel" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 18 June 1989. p. 16. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Lions promise fast, open game" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 21 June 1989. p. 46. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Calm Chalmers saves battered Lions' pride" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 25 June 1989. p. 18. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Aussies will wilt under Lions' fire" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 28 June 1989. p. 47. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Hall in Lions line-up" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 29 June 1989. p. 20. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Dwyer admits to 'rough side' " . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 30 June 1989. p. 18. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Australia 20 Lions 12" . ESPN. 1 July 1989. Retrieved 3 July 2013 .
^ Foster, Michael (29 June 1989). "Intense training as Lions approach" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. p. 20. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ Foster, Michael (4 July 1989). "Times Sport - ACT prode, record to test Lions" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. p. 26. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ Foster, Michael (5 July 1989). "Stupid errors cost ACT prized scalp" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. p. 44. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Lions claw their way to victory" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 9 July 1989. p. 16. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Lions re-find their roar" . ESPN. 8 July 1989. Retrieved 3 July 2013 .
^ "Times Sport - ARU condemns violence on Test eve" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 15 July 1989. p. 40. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Australia 18 Lions 19" . ESPN. 15 July 1989. Retrieved 3 July 2013 .
^ "Long takes charge for Lions" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 19 July 1989. p. 50. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Injury woes beset Anzac rugby team" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 18 July 1989. p. 26. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Lions' final match against Anzacs 'no anti-climax' " . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 23 July 1989. p. 16. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ "Worries continue as Lions beat Anzacs" . The Canberra Times . Canberra: National Library of Australia. 24 July 1989. p. 22. Retrieved 31 August 2022 .
^ a b Rugby Football Union, "Official programme of 1990 Four Home Unions vs Rest of Europe programme, 1990, Rugby Football Union
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