The touring party was captained by Tom Kiernan, coached by Ronnie Dawson and managed by David Brooks.

Star back Barry John broke his collar bone in a dangerous tackle in the first Test.

Unlike the previous two tours to South Africa (1955 and 1962), this British Lions team did not stop off in Nairobi, Kenya, to play East Africa on the way home.

Six of the squad would ultimately change codes and play professional rugby league, they are; Mike Coulman, Ken Goodall, Keith Jarrett, Keri Jones, Maurice Richards, and Bryan West.

Backs: Forwards: Bob Lloyd (Harlequins and England) was selected in the original touring team but had to withdraw because of exam commitments and was replaced by Jarrett.