1989 British Lions Tour To Australia
In 1989 the British Lions toured Australia for the first time since 1971. Despite losing the first test, the Lions won the remaining two to take the series 2-1. The side was captained by Finlay Calder. Without the injured England and Gloucester loose-forward Mike Teague for the opening test, the Lions suffered a 30-12 defeat in Sydney, their heaviest defeat by Australia. With Teague restored to the pack for the final two matches at blindside flanker, they 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, with Teague being named player of the series.
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