1974 Great Britain Lions tour explained

1974 Great Britain Lions tour
Date:26 May 1974 –
13 August 1974
Manager:Reg Parker
Coach:Jim Challinor
Captain:Chris Hesketh
Top Point Scorer:John Gray (111)
Top Try Scorer:David Redfearn (18)
Matchplayed:28
Matchwon:21
Matchdraw:0
Matchlost:7
Testplayed:6
Testwon:3
Testdraw:0
Testlost:3
Played1:3
Won1:1
Draw1:0
Lost1:2
Played2:3
Won2:2
Draw2:0
Lost2:1
Previous:1970
Next:1979

The 1974 Great Britain Lions tour was the Great Britain national rugby league team's 15th tour of Australasia and took place from May to August 1974. A total of 28 matches were played against local club and representative sides during the tour, including a three match Test match series against Australia and New Zealand respectively.

Touring squad

In March 1974, a 26-man squad was selected for the tour, with Chris Hesketh appointed as captain.[1]

After the squad was selected, Keith Fielding withdrew from the tour as his wife was expecting a baby in June. He was replaced by John Butler.[2] Mike Nicholas was also forced to withdraw due to injuries sustained in the 1974 Challenge Cup final, and was replaced by Jimmy Thompson.[3]

Bill Ramsey and Maurice Richards were called up to replace injured players during the tour.[4]

Results

Australia

Third Test

New Zealand

Third Test

Notes and References

  1. News: Mather . Harold . Dream comes true for Hesketh . The Guardian . 5 March 1974 . London . 25 . .
  2. News: Mather . Harold . Leeds are let down by backs . The Guardian . 13 March 1974 . London . 21 . .
  3. News: Oxley is league's choice . The Guardian . 16 May 1974 . London . 28 . .
  4. News: Brain damage suspected . The Canberra Times . 3 July 1974 . 28 . Trove.