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Lions tour 1989

The British and Irish Lions create history as they recover to beat Australia 2-1.

Finlay Calder's side became the first in Lions history to win a series after losing the opening match as they defeated Australia 2-1.

1989 June 10 v Western Australia W 44-0 Western Australia June 14 v Australia B W 23-8
June 17 v Queensland W 19-15
June 21 v Queensland B W 30-6
June 24 v New South Wales W 23-21
June 27 v New South Wales B W 39-19
July 1 v Australia L 12-30
July 4 v ACT W 41-25
July 8 v Australia W 19-12
July 15 v Australia W 19-18
July 19 v NSW Counties W 72-13
July 23 v ANZAC XV W 19-15

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