1971 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia
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In 1971 the British Lions toured New Zealand, also playing two matches in Australia. Despite losing the first match to Queensland the tour was a great success, the Lions winning the Test series against the All Blacks. They are still the only Lions side to have won a Test series in New Zealand. The side was captained by John Dawes, coached by Carwyn James and managed by Doug Smith.
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Date | 12 May – 14 August |
Coach(es) | Carwyn James |
Tour captain(s) | John Dawes |
Test series winners | British Lions (2–1) |
Top test point scorer(s) | Barry John (30) |
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