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 External links [ edit ]
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